Early Childhood Educator – Cert III, Diploma & Bachelor Qualified
Organisation
Glenelg Shire Council
Closing date
14.12.2025
Primary role
Certificate III Educator
Position type
Casual
Location
Portland
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
Glenelg Shire Council runs six services across the Shire, including Katheleen Millikan Centre (Casterton), Karreeta Peeneeyt Mara Portland Child and Family Complex, Heywood Kindergarten, Dartmoor Children’s Services, Kalbarri Kindergarten and Jaycee Kindergarten.
Description
About the Opportunity
Do you have a knack for turning everyday into something fun? Do you believe the world can be changed one snack at a time?
We are on the lookout for creative, fun and energetic Early Childhood Educators / Teachers to help guide little minds through their first years of learning.
Glenelg Shire Council runs six services across the Shire, including Katheleen Millikan Centre (Casterton), Karreeta Peeneeyt Mara Portland Child and Family Complex, Heywood Kindergarten, Dartmoor Children’s Services, Kalbarri Kindergarten and Jaycee Kindergarten.
Your mission, should you accept it, will be to assist with both planned and unplanned staff absences. This can also be an ideal opportunity for you to build your own experience and knowledge across our six dynamic services.
For further information on the position please refer to the Position Description.
What you need to Succeed
- A genuine understanding of and a desire to work with children aged 8 weeks through to kindergarten age.
- A positive outlook and team approach.
- Effective communication skills.
- Cert III, Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (working toward Cert III may be considered).
- Current First Aid qualification HLTAID012.
- Knowledge of the National Quality Framework.
- Some experience working with children and families.
- Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with all staff.
- Ability to manage risks and identify health and safety issues pertaining to workplace.
Why work for us?
A career with Glenelg Shire Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will care about empowering our community and see the impact of the work you do.
Applications Close: 14 December 2025 at 11:59pm
We have a values-based culture and offer a range of training and personal development opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits for staff including salary packaging options, active social club, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support, well-being initiatives and salary sacrifice options available for gym memberships.
Glenelg Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe working environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people while providing positive employment opportunities.
We take pride in being a child safe organisation and are committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as our employees. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes.
Our Shire is renowned for its landscapes which include the Budj Bim, National Heritage Landscape, expansive beaches, scenic and rugged coast and national parks.
We respectfully acknowledge the traditional lands and waters of the Gunditjmara people, Boandik people, Jardwadjali people and their respective cultural heritages. Council embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive community.
Pre-employment Requirements:
All positions with Council are subject to a satisfactory ongoing National Police Check, valid Working with Children Check (Employee), medical assessment and Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of this page. You will be guided to complete our online application form. When submitting your application, please ensure you upload the following supporting documents:
- A brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role, including addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description.
- Resume.
- Copies of relevant qualifications (if applicable).
Qualifications
What you need to Succeed
- A genuine understanding of and a desire to work with children aged 8 weeks through to kindergarten age.
- A positive outlook and team approach.
- Effective communication skills.
- Cert III, Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (working toward Cert III may be considered).
- Current First Aid qualification HLTAID012.
- Knowledge of the National Quality Framework.
- Some experience working with children and families.
- Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with all staff.
- Ability to manage risks and identify health and safety issues pertaining to workplace.
Requirements
VIT Registration
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
Contact Name
Kate Lyons
