Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)

Job No: BVSC868
Location: Bemboka and Candelo

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 a passionate individual to provide early childhood education services including the design, documentation and implementation of programs for children and families at our Sapphire Mobile Preschool (Bemboka and Candelo). 

As an Early Childhood Educator (Diploma), you will deliver education and care programs that support children’s learning and well-being, engage in reflective practice to inform teaching and relationships, communicate effectively with families, and respond to child protection, health, hygiene and safety requirements, including administering medication and first aid when required. 

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a Diploma in Children’s Services and has a minimum of 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 22.5 hours per week for a period of twelve (12) months, during NSW school term time 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%) (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's Services Coordinator on 0421 067 924.

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 2 April 2026.

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.

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