Early Childhood Educator - Certificate Iii (Kindergarten)

Council Jobs; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Greater Shepparton City Council invites applications for an Early Childhood Educator – Certificate III (Kindergarten) at Nancy Vibert Children's Centre. The role is 31 hours and 40 minutes per week, Monday to Friday until the end of 2026, then transitioning to 3 days per week from 2027.

This part-time temporary position offers a supportive team, access to council employee benefits, and opportunities to contribute to children's learning and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care required.
• Current HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting.
• Current CPR – HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Criminal History Check valid within six months.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Foundations of Child Safety Training Courses 1 & 2.
• Protecting Children – Mandatory reporting and other obligations.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through meaningful relationships and high-quality care.
• Contribute to a responsive and safe learning environment consistent with centre policies.
• Engage with families and the community to support children's outcomes.

Job description

Early Childhood Educator - Certificate Iii (Kindergarten)

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 – Certificate III (Kindergarten)

Salary: $64,373.00 to $71,144.00 per annum pro rata (rate dependent on level of experience)

Closing: Thursday 29 October 2026

Part Time – Temporary (To 31 December 2027)

Are you a passionate and caring Certificate III qualified Educator looking to make a difference in children's lives?

Join our welcoming team at Nancy Vibert Children's Centre in a part-time temporary role, until end of 2027.

This position is 31 hours and 40 minutes per week, Monday to Friday until the end of 2026. From 2027, the position will transition to 3 days per week (Monday to Wednesday).

As part of our dedicated early years team, you will support children's learning, development and wellbeing through meaningful relationships, engaging experiences and high-quality care.

We offer:

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Access to Greater Shepparton City Council employee benefits

Applicants must hold the following current qualifications and certificates:

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current 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 (WWCC).
• Current Foundations of Child Safety Training Course 1 & 2
• Protecting Children – Mandatory reporting and other obligations early childhood
• Please note face-to-face interviews are mandatory for this position

For further information about this position, please contact Shea Dodds, Early Childhood Education – Service Leader on 5832 9560.

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.

We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Greater Shepparton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Greater Shepparton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.

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