Early Childhood Educator - Casual

Bathurst Regional Council; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bathurst Regional Council is seeking Casual Early Childhood Educators to join Scallywags Long Day Care, delivering play-based learning for children aged 0–5. You will work with a team to plan, implement and evaluate educational activities, maintaining high standards of safety and care.

Essential criteria include a Certificate III or working toward it, knowledge of EYLF, NQS and National Law, first aid and child protection training, and a current Working with Children Check.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or working toward the qualification
• Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and ability to develop high-quality educational programs
• Knowledge of National Quality Standards, Education and Care Regulations and National Law
• Experience in a similar Education and Care setting
• Ability to work cooperatively and flexibly within a team
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Current approved First Aid, Emergency Asthma Management and Anaphylaxis Management training
• Understanding of the Child Safe Standards
• Current HLTAID010 CPR
• Current CHCPRT025 Child Protection Training
• Current paid Working with Children Check

Responsibilities

• Assist with room management and ensure child health and safety
• Contribute to planning and delivering a high-quality educational program
• Support play-based learning to enrich children's development

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication skills

Child Safe Standards knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Working toward the qualification

First Aid, Emergency Asthma Management & Anaphylaxis Training

CHCPRT025 Child Protection Training

HLTAID010 CPR training

Job description

About the role Bathurst Regional Council is currently seeking Casual Early Childhood Educators. The successful applicants will be experienced, self-motivated and passionate about the education and care of young children and would like to be part of an organisation that values the wellness, safety and education of children aged 0-5 years. Scallywags Long Day Care provides a high level of education and care and as the Early Childhood Educator you will contribute to making the service a point of difference from other child care providers. The position will work alongside a team of professionals responsible for room management, child health and safety, education and planning and enriching children's lives through play-based learning.

Essential Criteria

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or Working toward the qualification
• A working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and ability to develop and implement a high-quality educational program
• A working knowledge of National Quality Standards, Education and Care Regulations and National Law.
• Experience in a similar role in an Education and Care setting
• Experienced in the provision of quality educational program for children aged 0 to 5 years of age
• The ability to work cooperatively and flexibly within a team environment
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high paced environment.
• Current approved First Aid, Emergency Asthma Management and Anaphylaxis Management training
• An understanding of the Child Safe Standards
• Current HLTAID010 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Current approved Child Protection Training (CHCPRT025)
• Current paid Working with Children Check

What We Can Offer

• Fitness Passport to Stay active and healthy
• Training & Development to expand your skills
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services

Hourly Rate: $35.37 per hour

Position Status: Casual

Hours of work: As required, between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Application closing date: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Leanne McCurry - 6333 6561

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.