Early Childhood Teacher

Greater Shepparton City Council; Tatura; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 93,000; Part time

Job summary

Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher (Service Leader) at Gowrie Park Kindergarten in Tatura, VIC. This permanent part-time role offers 32 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, delivering a combined three- and four-year-old program starting January 2027.

The position promotes a bush kinder approach with nature-based play, strong community links, and admin time. Applicants must hold the listed qualifications and VIT registration; face-to-face interviews are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold the listed current qualifications and certificates.

Responsibilities

• Lead, teach and inspire in Gowrie Park Kindergarten.
• Deliver a combined three- and four-year-old program for sessional kindergarten.
• Contribute to a bush kinder program and nature-based play.
• Participate in leadership and administrative tasks as part of the service leadership role.

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration

Foundations of Child Safety Training

Protecting Children – Mandatory reporting and other obligations

Job description

Greater Shepparton City Council – Tatura VIC

Hourly Rate: $43.53 to $67.54 (rate dependent on level of experience)

Closing: Friday 13 November 2026

Lead, teach and inspire at Gowrie Park Kindergarten.

We are seeking an Early Childhood Teacher (Service Leader) to join Gowrie Park Kindergarten from January 2027. This permanent part‑time position offers 32 hours per week, working Monday to Thursday, in a sessional kindergarten delivering a combined three- and four‑year‑old program.

Why join Gowrie Park Kindergarten ?

• Learning beyond the classroom: A bush kinder program offers opportunities for exploration, discovery and connection with nature.
• Natural play spaces: Outdoor environments invite curiosity, imagination and play.
• Strong community connections: Be part of a kindergarten with established community relationships.
• Support around you: Work within a network of services, with leadership and administration support.
• An ongoing opportunity: Enjoy a permanent part‑time role with a Monday–Thursday working pattern, with dedicated non‑contact and administration time.

If you are passionate about early learning, value community connections and embrace the possibilities of nature‑based play, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must hold the following current qualifications and certificates:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent recognised by ACECQA)
• Current HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
• Current CPR – HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration or
• Current Foundations of Child Safety Training
• 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 Jessica Bartram, Team Leader – Children’s Services on 5832 5215.