Early Years Educators, Cert III & Diploma

Job No: 3970524
Location: Bendigo

Currently recruiting for multiple positions!

  • Full time, part time and casual positions available
  • Base hourly rate: Cert III  $30.52 or Diploma $33.43 plus superannuation
  • Casual hourly rate: Cert III $38.15 or Diploma $41.78 plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. 

Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The role
Do you have a passion for the education, care and supervision of children within a long day care facility and want to be part of a team that has a reputation for delivering high quality education and care programs?

We currently have multiple positions available from full time, part time ongoing and temporary and casual opportunities for Early Years Educators at our friendly, intimate and established Early Learning Centres, Annie Galvin in Bendigo and Helen Jessen in Strathdale.

We are looking for staff with Certificate III or Diploma qualifications who have a great skill set and looking to shape the lives of children and families every day.

About You
To succeed in this role, you will be committed to working in a child safe environment, be highly motivated and passionate about providing a secure, supportive environment for the needs of young children in care. You will have strong communication skills, be flexible and can work as part of a team.

A satisfactory police records check, Working with Children Check, First Aid Level 2, CPR and Anaphylaxis certifications is required for this position.

Qualifications in either Certificate III or Diploma in Childcare or similar discipline.

Benefits

  • Above award wages with annual pay increases, annual leave loading, paid overtime.
  • Flexible work arrangements to fit in with your needs.
  • Generous leave provisions (20 weeks paid parental leave) and learning and development opportunities.
  • Be paid at least 10% above the award rate.

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact
If you require any further information please contact Del Wyatt, Nominated Supervisor (Annie Galvin Early Learning Centre), Phone: (03) 5441 2307 or Diane Murphy, Nominated Supervisor (Helen Jessen), Phone: (03) 4408 6590.

To apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 22 May 2024.

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About City of Greater Bendigo

The City of Greater Bendigo is a proactive, flexible and dynamic employer, delivering more than 65 services to the community. The City is an equal opportunity employer, supportive of flexible working arrangements and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, people returning to the workforce and of all ages and abilities.

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