Are you passionate about supporting children to grow, learn, and thrive?
Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our Early Years team.

Vacancy Details:Position: Qualified Early Childhood Educator Job Type: Part Time - 30.5hrs per week Tenure: Permanent Location: St Arnaud Package: $69191.72 pro rata plus superannuation Download Position Description: Link to PD Applications Close: Monday 21st July 2025

About Northern Grampians Shire Council

Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.

Why join us?

In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council. These include:

• Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.
• Great Team Environment: A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive. You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.
• Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.
• Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles
• Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters
• Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.
• Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna

Promote Inclusion

Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to promote inclusion of all children and families; we aim to establish a culture that supports:

• cultural safety for Aboriginal children by working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal community controlled organisations
• cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds
• establishing a safe environment for children with a disability

Position objectives

This position has the responsibility to work in partnership with other Early Childhood Educators, children and families to ensure positive outcomes for children in the provision of early years educational services.

Key responsibility areas

Plan and implement a quality educational program, including guidance to educators in the provision of effective documentation recording children’s learning.

Actively promote the health and safety of employees and children, ensuring a safe and stimulating physical environment where all staff and children are protected from hazards or harm.

Build positive relationships with all stakeholders, including the development of respectful, supportive, collaborative and responsive relationships with children and their families.

Ensure all practices are in accordance with the National Quality Standards and reflect the philosophy, policies and procedures of the service.

Contribute to the effective management and continuous improvement of the service through reflective practice and as directed by the Team Leader, Coordinator and educational leader.

Perform, as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbents’ skill, competence and training.

Additional Duties – Room Leader

Provide guidance/support/direction/ and general supervision of staff, students and volunteers working within the rooms;

Develop the Children’s Program (reflecting Early Years Learning Framework guidelines);

Mentor students on practical placement. Provide verbal and written feedback/reporting in compliance with the school/tafe or university processes;

Ensure accurate records are kept in regard to accident, incident, injury, illness and medication. The appropriate books/records are to be checked regularly to ensure ongoing compliance;

Oversee daily that a safe environment is maintained for staff and children, with particular attention to children with anaphylaxis, allergies, asthma etc. in compliance with the OH&S Policy.

Qualifications and experience

Diploma of Children’s Services or equivalent as required under the Education and Care Services National regulations

Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate (including Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training).

Selection criteria

Sound understanding of and ability to meet all regulations, legislation, and standards related to quality early years education frameworks and requirements.

Ability to develop, implement and evaluate early childhood programs for individuals and groups of children, including the keeping of appropriate records.

Experience in adhering to accreditation standards with early childhood programs and ability to implement appropriate policies and procedures.

Ability to plan and efficiently organise time and prioritise tasks

How to apply

• Click the Apply Button
• Download and read the position description.
• Attach a resume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria.
• Submit your application by following the process on this page.

If you'd like to know more contact Marita Tobin, Coordinator Early Years at [email protected] or call 03 5358 8700.

Applications close 5:00pm Monday 21st July 2025

Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.