Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)

A career at Bega Valley Shire Council will immerse you in rewarding and interesting work for the diverse communities that call the south-east corner of NSW home, all of them nestled between rolling countryside and some of the best seaside locations NSW has to offer.

Our workforce of over 350 meets the needs of these communities with a wide range of services including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road works, water management, environment and parks, gardens and town centre care.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a compassionate individual to provide early childhood education services including the design, documentation, and implementation of programs for children and families.  

As an Early Childhood Educator, you will create learning assessments and identify key outcomes to enhance educational and care activities. You will foster strong relationships with each child and their family through open communication, discussing programs, learning progress, health, wellbeing, safety, and nutrition.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a Diploma in Children's Services and has a minimum of two (2) years working in an early childhood setting.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Theoretical understanding of how children grow and learn, with demonstrated skills in implementing an approved curriculum.
• Knowledge of the National early childhood regulations, standards, approved curriculum and policies.
• Demonstrated skills in building respectful relationships with children, families, staff and external stakeholders.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

This is a permanent full time position working 38 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $71,872.01 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,239.60 per week base salary
• $142.55 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Rostered day off scheme
• Additional allowances (as per the Award)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary) 
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, LifeWorks App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Kristy Whitney - Nominated Supervisor on 02 6499 2302

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 8 January 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.