Early Childhood Educator

• 2 Roles 1 x Permanent full time, 1 x Permanent Part time (2 days - Monday and Tuesday)
• Band 4 Salary from $34.46 per hour
• Located at Djila-tjarriu Kindergarten

You will work under the direction of the Nominated supervisor and Early Childhood Teachers to collaborate as a team of early childhood professionals to work within the National Quality Framework.  

With an outstanding reputation for innovative and responsive programs, City of Ballarat Children’s Services provide an excellent opportunity for educators to grow and make their mark in the early childhood field.  

A commitment to teamwork is essential to ensure the provision of quality education and care in a safe, secure, stimulating and healthy environment. 

This service is a term-based program. There will be various options for the successful candidate for the school holiday periods including work at other City of Ballarat centres, purchased leave or leave without pay arrangements. 

The successful applicants will be Diploma qualified and have an understanding of the Children’s Services Regulations and Early Years Frameworks. 

With a genuine interest in meeting the needs of children and their families you will demonstrate an ability to support a holistic approach to the care, education and development of children that reflects an awareness of the wellbeing of children in your care. 

Strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of and respect for diverse social and cultural values and attitudes in relation to caring for children are crucial skills we’re looking for in the successful applicant.

To apply for this position please click on the Apply button and submit your application. The closing date for theses positions is 12pm Monday 25 November 2024.  Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and address the questions outlines in the key selection criteria 

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

For any additional questions, please contact Rebecca Karslake, Manager Integrated Children’s Services on 0437081012 or rebeccakarslake@ballarat.vic.gov.au 

The City of Ballarat is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and flexibility. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.  We support flexible and accessible working arrangements for all and are committed to ensuring that all jobs in our workforce can be performed flexibly. If you're short listed for a role and are looking for flexibility, we encourage you to start the flexible working conversation with the hiring manager to find out what options may be possible for the role you're applying for.