Early Childhood Educator - Diploma (Kindergarten)

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS


Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fifth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing, transport and health care. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.

Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 69,000 and is culturally rich with 17.4% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.

Early Childhood Educator – Diploma (Kindergarten)

Hourly Rate: $30.58 to $32.05 (rate dependent on level of experience)

Closing: Friday 17 Arpil 2026

Part Time (6 hrs 20 min per fortnight) – Permanent

Dolena Young Kindergarten are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the position of Early Childhood Educator – Diploma (Kindergarten). The service is located in North Shepparton and provides a funded Kindergarten educational program.

This role is a part time permanent position, 6hrs 20min per fortnight, every second Thursday currently 8.30am – 3.20pm, during school terms only. If you are enthusiastic, enjoy working with children and adults and are willing to work within a team to provide an inclusive environment that supports the community, then this is the job for you.

At Dolena Young Kindergarten we aim to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for all children and families.

We believe in offering a play based, open ended program, with educators engaged in supporting children to build on their ability to communicate effectively and develop language and literacy skills and enhance their social and emotional development. Through the promotion of active play, our children will develop and understanding of the environment and the world.

The successful applicant will have the support of the Early Years Team and professional development opportunities.

Successful applicants will hold:

Certificate III of Early Childhood Education and Care recognised by ACECQA
Current First Aid – HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Current CPR – HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Criminal History Check (valid within six months).
Current and valid Employee Working with Children Check Card (WWCC).
Protecting Children – Mandatory reporting and other obligations early childhood
For further information about this position, please contact Natalie Watt, Coordinator – Children’s Services on 5832 9757.

Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.

First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing and adheres to Child Safe Standards and obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.

Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.

All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.