Why you'll love the role and what you'll do:

We are seeking Degree qualified Early Childhood Teachers to provide casual cover across our 5 services managed and owned by Banyule, these include 2 stand-alone kindergartens and 3 long day care centres.

Covering sick leave and annual leave for Early Childhood Teachers across 5 services, you'll be supporting and interacting with children, families and peers and implementing a 4 yr old funded kindergarten program.

You'll provide an innovative and culturally appropriate program that assists the overall development of individual children, ensuring the care and education program aligns with the Early Childhood Services Philosophy. You'll ensure a child-safe environment and contribute to a culture of child safety by fulfilling the responsibilities and requirements of Council's Child Safe Policy and procedures.

What you'll bring - skills, experience and certificates:

• A tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education (Degree in Early Childhood) or qualifications deemed appropriate by the Australian Early Childhood Association are minimum requirements.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services National Law Act (2010), Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
• Current, recognised Level 2 First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates, with CPR updates completed in the last 12 months.
• Awareness of cultural needs of families.
• Effective communication with families, professionals, and people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

• Qualifications and certificates as above.
• Mandatory reporting certificate
• Pre-employment medical
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• Working with Children's Check

We offer:

• Hourly rate from $49.17 to $56.84 per hour (dependent on experience).
• Casual opportunities to work across any of the 5 services managed and owned by Banyule, these include 2 standalone kindergartens and 3 long day care centres.
• Friendly, supportive team and leadership.
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities.

How to apply:

For more information about this position please view the position description. To discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Kathy De Silva on 03 9242 3422 B Amani El-Haouli on 03 9422 8393 for a confidential conversation.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and setting out your interest in applying.

Applications close: 16 June 2025 at 11.45 PM

Why choose Banyule? At Banyule City Council, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected]

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.