Casual Early Childhood Educators

**Remuneration**_:_**_ _Hourly rates commensurate with experience (as determined by the EEEA 2020), plus superannuation

**Location**: This role will be required to work at any of the kindergarten locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality

**About the role**

We are seeking **Early Childhood Educators** who are passionate, motivated, enthusiastic, and who share a commitment to Early Childhood Education by providing innovative and quality outcomes for children. You will support our first, and second year of kindergarten children by providing engaging and inclusive programs with the support of your service team across 23 Wyndham Kindergarten Sites.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to share your skills in our Early Education and Care Services team, we provide a unique play-based environment that encourages learning through experimentation, trial and error, watching, listening and participating. You will report to the Kindergarten Team Leader.

You would be the face of the service as you engage with Council’s diverse community on different levels including building relationships with families, staff groups and the community. Engagements are focussed on ensuring positive family and community participation in line with Council’s integrated service approach.

We are seeking Early Childhood Teachers to join our team in a casual capacity. As our casual pool, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of choosing shifts that work for you while contributing meaningfully to the learning and wellbeing of children across our services. Working in a variety of centres and age groups, you’ll gain valuable experience, expand your skills, and be supported by welcoming teams who appreciate the important role our casual team play to ensure continuity of care and maintaining our high-quality service commitments.

In a casual position within Early Education & Care Services, you will be notified in-advance of available shifts. Your Area Leader and the kindergarten relief team will remain in regular communication to understand your availability.

This is a great opportunity to balance work with other commitments, explore career pathways in early years education, and make a positive difference in the community while supporting continuity of care across our services.

**What your day will look like**
- Fostering a warm, welcoming environment, where you’ll help create an inclusive environment where supportive and respectful partnerships with all families are paramount
- Throughout the day, you’ll contribute to a team environment that ensures every child, including those with additional needs, are supported in a high-quality Kindergarten program.
- You’ll collaborate with colleagues to assist in planning and documenting activities, contributing your ideas and expertise to the process.
- Continuous improvement will be at the heart of your work as you actively seek ways to enhance your practices and outcomes.
- You’ll follow best practice procedures, aligning with the unit’s policies and guidelines to ensure a smooth and effective day.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills will be essential as you work alongside others to create a positive and collaborative atmosphere.

**What you will bring**
- Diploma in Children’s Services (Graduates are encouraged to apply)
- Experience working in early years education is highly desirable but not essential
- Strong interpersonal skills and a teamwork ethos
- Understanding of the variety of local, state and commonwealth guidelines and regulations, and the ability to ensure compliance in line with council policies
- An understanding of the Child Safe Standards and current reforms
- Current certificates in Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management and First Aid
- A current Working with Children’s Check and agreement to undergo a Police Check

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

**Why join Wyndham**

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

**How to apply**

**Applications close at 11:59PM on Wednesday 24 September 2025.**

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