Early Childhood Educator Positions Commencing in 2026

Early Childhood Educator Positions Commencing in 2026 Posted: 06/11/2025 Closing Date: 16/11/2025 Job Type: Permanent - Part Time Location: Surf Coast Shire Early Years Centres Job Category: Early Years Development - 6 x permanent part time positions - 2 x 12-month temporary contract positions - Hourly rate dependent on level of experience If applying for multiple positions, please clearly outline which positions you are applying for in your application. What you will bring to the role We are currently looking for Early Childhood Educators who are compassionate, dedicated and driven to making a positive impact on the lives of our local community members and their families. Job Description Early Childhood Educator – Torquay Kindergarten positions Position 1 – permanent position (Kurrman & Yandul 3yo groups) 35.5 hours per week 28 hours contact time, plus 7.5 hours non-contact time (negotiable spread across the week). Contact time Monday: 8:30am – 4:00pm Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:00pm Wednesday: 8:45am – 11:45am and 11:45am – 12:45pm (Lunch cover) Thursday: 8:45am – 2:45pm Friday: 8:45am – 2:45pm Position 2 – permanent position (Ngurr Ngurr 4yo group) 17.75 hours per week 14 hours contact time, plus 3.75 hours non-contact time (negotiable spread across the week). Contact time Wednesday: 8:30am – 4:00pm Thursday: 8:30am – 4:00pm Position 3 – permanent position (Bush Kinder Additional Assistant & Lunch Cover for 4yo Waa, Ngurr Ngurr & Wirmal groups) 17.5 hours per week 16 hours contact time, plus 1.5 hours non-contact time (negotiable spread across the week). Contact time Monday: 11:00am – 2:00pm – lunch cover Tuesday: 11:30am – 1:30pm – lunch cover Wednesday: 8:30am – 11:30am and 1:00pm – 4:00pm Thursday: 8:30am – 11:30am Friday: 11:30am -1:30pm – lunch cover Early Childhood Educator – Kurrambee Myaring Kindergarten position Position 4 – permanent position (Kanyul 4yo group) 19 hours per week 15.25 hours contact time, plus 3.75 hours non-contact time (negotiable spread across the week). Contact time Wednesday: 11:00am – 12:00 noon (lunch cover) and 12:30pm - 3:30pm (Bush Kinder) Thursday: 9:00am – 3:00pm Friday: 9:00am – 3:00pm Position 5 - 12-month temporary contract (Perridak group) 17.75 hours per week 14 hours contact time, plus 3.75 hours non-contact time (negotiable spread across the week). Contact time Wednesday: 8:30am – 4:00pm Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm Early Childhood Educator –Jan Juc Preschool positions Position 6 - 12-month temporary contract (Winki group) 17.75 hours per week 14 hours contact time, plus 3.75 hours non-contact time (negotiable spread across the week). Contact time Monday: 8:30am – 4:00pm Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:00pm Position 7 – permanent position (Bush Kinder Additional Assistant & Lunch Cover Winki, Addis & Birdrock groups) 15.5 hours per week 14 hours contact time, plus 1.5 hours non-contact time (negotiable spread across the week). Contact time Tuesday: 8:30am – 11:30am and 11:45am – 12:45am (lunch cover) Wednesday: 8:30am – 11:30am and 1:00pm– 4:00pm Thursday: 11:30am – 2:00pm (lunch cover) Friday: 11:00am – 1:00pm (lunch cover) Early Childhood Educator – Jan Juc Preschool and Kurrambee Myaring Kindergarten – lunch cover position Position 8 – permanent position (6.5 hours per week) 6.5 hours contact time (as below) Contact time Monday: 12:00 noon – 2:00pm (KMCC) Tuesday: 11:30am – 2:00pm (Jan Juc Preschool) Friday: 11:00am – 1:00pm (KMCC) Key selection criteria Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements - Minimum Certificate III in Children’s Services from an ACECQA approved training organisation. - Demonstrated experience working with children and families. - Experience in assisting in the development and implementation of an educational program in accordance with approved learning frameworks. - Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and an understanding of how this impacts on daily practice. - Excellent skills in verbal and written communication with children, staff and the wider community. - Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with all staff. - Ability to manage risks and identify health and safety issues pertaining to workplace. - A current level II First Aid qualification, including Asthma, Anaphylaxis and CPR. What you’ll love working with us Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life. We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying. How to apply Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a: - cover letter including your statement addressing the selection criteria - copy of your resume. *If applying for multiple positions, clearly indicate which position/s the application relates to.* Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position. Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application. Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 16 November 2025 Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr