Early Childhood Educator - Casual

Early Childhood Educator - Casual

Closing date: 12/10/2026 5:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Loddon Kindergarten services

Department: Community Services

Compensation: Hourly Rate AUD $33.96 - $33.96

Employment type: Casual

Work Arrangement: On-site

About the role:

Council is seeking an application from an enthusiastic, experienced and suitably qualified person to join our team as Eary childhood educator- casual

Council is seeking applications from Educators to work relief shifts in our sessional kindergartens. Our kindergartens are located in Boort, Dingee, Inglewood, and Pyramid Hill.

What is the role?

· Educating and caring for children 3 – 6 years old

· Short shifts 8:15am to 3:30pm however start/finish times can be negotiable

· Short kindergarten sessions of 5 hours a day

· Small to medium group sizes

· Working in small teams of 2-3 staff members per service

· Working both indoors and outdoors in natural outdoor play spaces

About you:

The successful candidate will have one of the following:

· a primary or secondary teaching qualification AND teacher registration in Australia AND an ACECQA approved certificate III level (or higher) early childhood education and care qualification.

· a primary teaching qualification only

· ACECQA approved certificate III level, diploma or Bachelor early childhood education and care qualification.

In addition, the successful candidates will have:

· a current Working with Children Check

· Protecting Children – Mandatory Reporting and other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector certificate

· a current first aid and CPR certificate

· current certificates in the management of asthma and management of anaphylaxis.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Rhonda Merritt on 0417 030 264.

About us:

Be part of an organisation that understands the importance of work life balance and offers a variety of policies and practices to support you with this. At Loddon, we firmly believe in the importance of investing in our staff.

Located in a unique and wonderful part of Central Victoria, about 175 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, Loddon Shire is home to over 7500 residents, and supports a vibrant and growing agribusiness and horticulture sector. We deliver a broad range of programs and services to enhance the sustainability and liveability for the community.

To apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the “apply now” button and follow the prompts.

Applicants must address the key selection criteria in the position description to be considered for an interview.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.

Applications for this position will close Monday 12 October 2026 at 5:00pm