Educator

Childcare Management Services Pty. Ltd.; Colac; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and laundry allowances

Professional development

Employee discounts

Free EAP and wellbeing support

Job summary

Busy Bees in Colac, VIC is looking for a passionate Educator (Full-Time) to deliver high-quality early education and care at 91-97 Pound Road. You will help create a nurturing, engaging environment where children thrive and learn through play, under our Bee Safe commitment and strong team support.

The role requires a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, current First Aid/CPR, and a VIC WWCC. Exciting benefits and career growth are on offer.

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to child safety and Busy Bees values.
• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is required.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certs (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Working with Children Check for VIC is required.
• Experience as an Educator in Australia is highly regarded.
• Strong communication and collaborative teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of engaging play-based learning per EYLF.
• Help provide a safe, inclusive, welcoming environment for all children.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and team members.
• Support daily routines, activities and supervision of children.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards aligned with NQS.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative team approach

Experience in Australia childcare

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Educator (Full-Time) | $30.97 – $38.14 per hour | Colac, VIC

Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to grow, lead and make a real difference in children’s lives, with over 130 centres across Australia and around 3,000 employees. Our Bee Safe Commitment: Child safety is at the heart of everything we do and is embedded in our people, places and processes. Help us give every child the Best Start in Life. We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Educator to join our team at Busy Bees at Colac, located at 91-97 Pound Road, Colac VIC 3250, on a full-time basis. You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality education and care, helping to create a nurturing and engaging environment where children thrive.

What you’ll do

• Supporting the implementation of engaging play-based learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Assisting in providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and team members
• Supporting daily routines, activities, and supervision of children
• Contributing to maintaining high standards aligned with the National Quality Standards (NQS)

What you’ll bring

• A genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, always doing the right thing, and alignment with Busy Bees values
• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Working with Children Check for VIC
• Experience working as an Educator within Australia is highly regarded
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team approach

Why Busy Bees?

• Better pay.
• Everyday balance.
• Education for growth.
• Support you can rely on.
• We live by our values of Care, Quality, Service, and Value to make a real impact on child safety and quality.
• Uniform and laundry allowances included, so your take-home pay stays yours.
• Family-friendly benefits;
• 50% childcare gap-fee discounts for permanent staff, because your family should benefit too.
• Paid learning & development;
• First Aid, CPR & mandatory training covered, ongoing professional development, and access to our Busy Bees learning platform and ACCCO RTO pathways.
• Supportive leaders & inclusive teams;
• hands‑on leadership, strong tenure and a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration.
• Career pathways that grow with you;
• opportunities & training to progress from Educator to leadership, management and area roles.
• Wellbeing support that goes beyond work;
• free, confidential EAP access for you and your immediate family, when you need it most.
• Employment is conditional on satisfactory, rigorous pre‑employment checks (including WWCC, ID, Qualifications, Gecko Training, Work Rights, NQAITS register/Prohibited Persons & References) and child safety training, reflecting our strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart. We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire. Whether you're embarking on the exciting journey of your early educational career or striving to advance to the next level, Busy Bees presents an ideal opportunity for you! We're actively searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who possess an authentic passion for Early Childhood Education and the well-being of children, to fill a variety of roles across our Services and Support Office. Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might possess creativity, nurturance, a focus on tasks, or a knack for problem‑solving. However, at its core, your affinity for Early Childhood Education arises from a profound devotion to nurturing the educational growth of the youngest members within our communities. This resonates deeply with us, as our mission is to give every child the best start in life. We are driven to gather people who care deeply about quality and we empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our children. We value each member of our team and know that by supporting you in your journey you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs.