Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)
Job No:
BVSC837
Location:
Candelo and Bemboka
A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.
As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.
With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.
We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:
- Rostered days off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for an engaging individual to provide early childhood education services including the design, documentation and implementation of programs for children and families.
As an Early Childhood Educator (Diploma), you will engage in critical reflection that informs ongoing programs, teaching strategies and relationships with children and families. You will involve families in the design and review of programs, and the development of learning plans and associated learning activities and establish learning assessments and identify learning outcomes for children.
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About You
We are seeking an individual who holds a Diploma in Children’s Services recognised by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority and a minimum two (2) years’ experience in an early childhood setting.
You will have the following skills and experience;
- Theoretical understanding of how children grow and learn, with demonstrated skills in implementing an approved curriculum.
- Knowledge of the National early childhood regulations, standards, approved curriculum and policies.
- Demonstrated skills in building respectful relationships with children, families, staff and external stakeholders.
- High level of written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
This is a fixed term, part time position working 40 hours per fortnight until 18 December 2026. As the centre does not operate during NSW school holidays, this is a term-time position only.
The total remuneration package for this position commences at $74,360.83 gross per annum (paid pro rata), comprising of:
- $1,276.80 per week base salary (paid pro rata)
- $153.22 per week superannuation (calculated at 12% and paid pro rata)
Additional benefits for this position include:
- Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
- Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
- Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.
For further information on this position, please contact Naomi Moore - Children Services Coordinator on 0421 067 924.
Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 4 January 2025.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.
This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.
