Educator - Maternity Leave Cover

2 days ago


Ballarat, Victoria, Australia ECKA Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

ABOUT US:

ECKA delivers education and care services to children in diverse communities throughout Victoria's Central Highlands.

Our commitment lies in providing high-quality education and care that enriches the learning and development of every child. We advocate for children and the early education and care sector, serving as an influential voice for high-quality early years services.

At ECKA, we are a collaborative, purpose-driven organisation that offers above-award conditions, prioritises professional development, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. We genuinely care for our workforce and are committed to fostering a positive and fulfilling environment for our team members. Through our work with children, families, communities, and governments we exist to enrich children's lives through learning.

We are a Child Safe Organisation and are committed to child safety and well-being and zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. We are also proud to be a diverse, inclusive, and equal opportunity employer, and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and orientations.


ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking a passionate Educator to join our team of high quality professionals who are passionate about enriching children's lives.

As an ECKA employee, you will utilise the latest research and evidence to implement effective practices and create meaningful educational experiences for the children in your care. You are passionate about providing high-quality education that supports the learning and development of every child.

As an advocate for children, you work closely with families and communities to create a culture aligned with our organisational values of Respect, Courage, Collaboration, and Compassion.

Your strong interpersonal skills, along with your respect for diverse social and cultural values, enable you to foster a strong learning culture and community through your work.


The role:

This position is fulltime (38 hours per week), commencing on 31 October 2025.

Please note, this role is a fixed term maternity leave cover position. The position will finish on 19 December 2026.

Our 2026 models are still being finalised, and therefore the roster may vary, but the paid hours will remain the same.

ABOUT YOU:

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Qualified Early Childhood Educator with current WWCC
  • Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
  • Demonstrated understanding of and ability to provide high quality education and care experiences in accordance with the National Quality Framework (NQF).
  • Demonstrated passion for Early Childhood Education where you approach your work with positivity and a sense of possibility
  • Demonstrated high level communication skills to ensure kind and co-operative relationships with staff, families, and community.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Please contact our People and Culture team on ph: or email



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