Playgroup Educator (Fixed Term, Part Time)

About the role

This grant funded position is a fixed-term, part time role in the Community Development and Participation team, based in Moruya, until 30 June 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the provision of 3Bs Playgroups.

The starting salary for this position is $38.86 per hour plus 12% superannuation.

To view the full salary information and prerequisites, please view the Position Description. 

About you

Do you want a job where you can engage with children and families to create fun, educational experiences at play groups across the Eurobodalla? You have experience working with children aged 0-five years and their families. If this sounds like you, we’d love your help to support the provision of 3Bs play groups at Council!

In this role, you will supervise and assist the coordination of 3Bs play groups in the day-to-day operations of our little ones, ensuring all children are kept safe, supported and happy. You will also clearly display enthusiasm and energy as well as take initiative, demonstrate reliability and have a professional outlook.

You will also:

• Demonstrate the ability to successfully navigate complex challenges with confidence and professionalism.
• Be physically fit to successfully carry out certain duties, such as unpacking and repacking.
• Have good communication skills relating to working with the public and various ages of children.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the developmental needs of children aged 0 to five years.
• Have an ability to work as part of a team and work autonomously when required.
• Demonstrate experience in the ability to work as a supervisor when required, including team leadership skills and experience in planning activities for children, record keeping and money handling.
  

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community. Including benefits such as:

• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health One App, Fitness Passport, Social Club and flu vaccinations.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Application process

Eurobodalla Shire Council follows a merit based recruitment and selection process. For help and guidance on how to apply for jobs at Council, please visit our website www.esc.nsw.gov.au or The Job Shop. 

To apply for this position, you will need to:

• Provide your cover letter highlighting your skills and experience (OPTIONAL)
• Provide your resume detailing your previous work experience
• Address the screening questions in the form below.

If you found this vacancy via a job search website, please go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page to fill in the application form.

If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Louise Hatton on 02 4474 1280.

Applications close: Sunday 11 January 2026 at 11:00pm.

*Please note that Council offices close at 2:00pm on 24 December 2025 and re-open at 8:30am on Monday 5 January 2026. The contact person will not be available to discuss the role during this closure period.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight. 

Eurobodalla Shire Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, supportive recruitment process. Please contact us on 02 4474 7378 or via [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable application process.

Eurobodalla Shire Council is committed to building an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities are celebrated. We know we perform at our best when we are empowered to be ourselves, and that this, in turn, enables our future success as an organisation.