Early Childhood Educator CERT III and Diploma (Casual)

Ballarat Koori Engagement Action Group; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Ballarat is seeking casual Early Childhood Educators with Certificate III and Diploma qualifications to join our teams across multiple centres. You will deliver high-quality educational programs and work under the guidance of senior staff within the National Quality Framework.

The successful applicants will demonstrate a genuine interest in supporting children’s development, wellbeing, and families, with a strong commitment to teamwork and inclusive practices across our services.

Qualifications

• Requires Certificate III and Diploma in early childhood
• Knowledge of the Children’s Services Regulations and Early Years Frameworks
• Understanding of the Reportable Conduct Scheme and the ChildSafe Standards

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality educational programs across our children’s services.
• Work under the direction of the Centre Coordinator, Educational Leader and Lead Educator.
• Collaborate with a team of early childhood professionals within the National Quality Framework.
• Commit to teamwork to ensure quality education and care in a safe, stimulating environment.

Skills

ECD qualification

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III

Diploma

Job description

Early Childhood Educator CERT III and Diploma (Casual)

• Band 3 (Certificate III) salary: $33.29-$35.38 per hour,plus casual loading and super
• Band 4(Diploma) salary: $35.69-$37.98 per hour, plus casual loading and super
• Locatedacross all of our centres in the municipality

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for enthusiastic CertificateIII- and Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educators to join the City ofBallarat's casual workforce and support the delivery of high-qualityeducational programs across our children's services.

The City of Ballarat operates Girrabanya IntegratedChildren's Services, Wendouree Children's Centre, Ballarat Aquatic andLifestyle Children's Centre, Rowan View Children's Centre, Vickers StreetKindergarten and Djila-tjarriu Kindergarten programs.

You will work under the direction of the Centre Coordinator,Educational Leader and Lead Educator, collaborating with a team of earlychildhood professionals within the National Quality Framework.

With an outstanding reputation for innovative and responsiveprograms, the City of Ballarat's Children's Services team provides an excellentopportunity for educators to grow and make their mark in the early childhoodfield. Many professional learning opportunities are also available for oureducators.

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

About you:

The successful applicant will hold an early childhoodqualification and have a thorough understanding of the Children's ServicesRegulations, Early Years Frameworks, the Reportable Conduct Scheme and the ChildSafe Standards.

With a genuine interest in meeting the needs of children andtheir families, you will demonstrate the ability to support a holistic approachto children's care, education and development that reflects an awareness of theirwellbeing.

Strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of, andrespect for, diverse social and cultural values and attitudes relating to thecare of children are crucial qualities we seek in the successful applicant.

Contact

For any additional questions, please contact Casey De Lorenzo, Acting Coordinator Quality and Compliance, 0419 241 04 on **************@ballarat.vic.gov.au orMelissa Lloyd, acting Manager Integrated Children's Services on ************@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 diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.