INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTSGreater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing and transport. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.
Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000, and an expenditure budget in excess of $118 million. The population is culturally diverse with 9.9% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.
Early Childhood Educator - Bachelor (Long Day Care)
Salary: $68,560.96 per annum Closing: Friday 2 February 2024 Full time - Permanent
Greater Shepparton City Council’s Children’s Services have a Bachelor of Early Childhood position available at Mooroopna Children’s and Families Centre. This position will be based in the kindergarten room supporting the 4 year old children.
This is a great opportunity for new graduates or those that are currently completing their bachelors to be mentored whilst they study. The position is fulltime with study leave support available for working towards educators.
The role will be supporting the kindergarten education team to foster a holistic, play based curriculum where the children’s interests, culture and abilities are the foundations for developing each child’s self-confidence to succeed. There may be some flexibility for start and finish time for the successful applicant.
If you are enthusiastic, enjoy working with children and adults and are willing to work with the team to provide an inclusive environment that supports the community, then please apply.
Applicants must have their Bachelor of Early Childhood services or be working towards a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, a current police check, valid working with children’s check or VIT, Level 2 first aid, asthma/ anaphylaxis management certificates and current CPR.
For further information about this position, please contact Terrianne Miller, Early Childhood Education - Service Leader, on (03) 5832 5***0.
Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.
First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.
For procedures on how to apply go to https://greatershepparton.com.au/council/employment/how-to-apply
All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.