Bega Valley Shire Council

Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III)

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have two (2) opportunities at our Bega centre for energetic individuals who will provide early childhood education services including the design, documentation, and implementation of programs for children and families. 

As an Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III), you will support and educate all children within a service and actively contribute to the implementation and documentation of high-quality programs for children and their families, as well as contribute to the care and exchange of resources that enhance the learning program and the aesthetic environment. You will follow established protocols and procedures for responding to child protection issues, health, hygiene, and child well-being, including the provision of medication and first aid.

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About You

We are seeking individuals who hold the following qualifications and licences:

• Certificate III in Children’s Services (or other equivalent recognised qualification), or willingness to obtain
• NSW Working with Children Check clearance
• Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
• Completion of approved child protection training

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards.
• Sound skills in building respectful and equitable relationships with children, families, teams, and others in the community.
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe and stimulating environments that support children’s wellbeing and learning.

Benefits

These are permanent full time positions working 38 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $61,203.69 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,055.60 per week base salary
• $121.39 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary) 
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

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

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 27 March 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.