Early Childhood Educator

1 week ago

Bairnsdale Gippsland, Australia Gippsland Lakes Complete Health Full time $28 - $34 per year
  • $5000 sign-on/relocation bonus (conditions apply)
  • $28.28 to $34.83 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
  • Full-time, part-time or casual positions available
  • 30% discount on childcare fees
  • Generous salary packaging options - pay less tax and increase your take home pay
  • Flexible working arrangements negotiable

About us

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) is a not-for-profit organisation that's been helping East Gippsland residents to live well for more than 40 years.

We're one of the region's most high-profile health and support service providers with more than 550 staff, 300 volunteers, and an annual budget in excess of $50 million.

Our mission is to develop and deliver quality health and wellbeing services to the people of East Gippsland.

About the role

This position requires you to provide quality care and education to children who attend our Centre.

We provide care and education to children from infancy through to thirteen years of age, in a safe, secure and stimulating environment including:

  • Full time, part time and casual care including care on curriculum days
  • Before and after school care
  • 3 and 4 year old kindergarten
  • Care for children with special needs
  • Excursions and incursions

Over 160 children are currently enrolled at the Centre.  The Children's Centre is located on Coates Road, Lakes Entrance

Qualifications

Certificate III or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or be enrolled and studying towards this), is mandatory.

Sign on bonus

We are currently offering a sign on bonus of up to $5,000 available to new hires (part-time and full-time). This will be paid in the following stages:

  • $1,000 gross after 3-month probationary period
  • $2,000 gross after one full year of employment
  • Additional $2,000 gross after two full years of employment

Terms and conditions apply - please speak to us more for details.

Team Culture

At GLCH we believe our people are our biggest asset and pride ourselves on a culture that is equitable, encourages open communication and has an emphasis on recognition and career advancement. We welcome all people irrespective of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. People enjoy working at GLCH because we're supportive, inclusive and collaborative in our approach.

Other Benefits

  • Annual pay increases
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development
  • Options to purchase additional annual leave

To view a detailed position description and to apply please visit: 

Enquiries:

Kate O'Meara - Centre Manager

Ph:

Email: 

To Apply

Upload your resume and a cover letter that addresses your suitability for the role to our recruitment portal:  

A separate document addressing the Position Requirements is not required.

Applications close:  Sunday, 28 September 2025

Applications will be assessed as they come in.

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