Overview
Early Childhood Educator
Both Certificate III and Diploma Positions available
Multiple Permanent Part and Full Time positions available
Salary: As per EEEA plus 12% Superannuation
Location: Morwell, Moe, Churchill, Traralgon, and surrounds
Do you want to make an IMPACT? We are looking for passionate Early Childhood Educators to join our Preschool teams across Latrobe City.
About The Role
Latrobe City Council provides preschool programs at 25 services across our municipality. We are seeking enthusiastic educators to join our passionate preschool teams. As an Early Childhood Educator you will have the chance to directly influence and contribute to the early education and care of our smallest community members. Children are our primary focus; they are valued and supported to grow and develop in our safe and enriching environments.
You will work cooperatively and professionally as a member of a team to assist in the provision of a high quality developmentally appropriate educational programs, meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework (National Quality Standards) and the Early Years Learning and Development Framework (5 learning outcomes).
Please note, location incentives may be available.
You will need:
* Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
* Current CPR & First Aid Certificate that includes asthma and anaphylaxis
* Proven experience in supporting individual developmental needs, abilities and interest of all children in the program.
* Ability to work as a member of a cooperative team and to assist in developing good relationships and effective communication between families and Centre staff.
* Ability to communicate verbally or in writing any observations that may affect the children's activities and the running of the program.
* Demonstrated understanding of working with children with additional needs
Successful applicants are required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
Work within a standalone sessional preschool environment, which includes receiving remuneration throughout the school holiday periods, above award programming time allocated and program and planning time can be conducted at a location suitable to you.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply
Visit www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers to submit your responses to the Key Selection Criteria. Applications close 11:59PM Tuesday 31 March 2026. Positions to commence at the end of January 2026.
For more information contact Nick Hodson, Coordinator Early Learning & Care - Preschools on 0418 659 898 for a confidential discussion.
Child Safe Organisation
Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at IndigenousEmployment@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700. We strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply. If we can assist with any reasonable adjustments to submit your application, please contact the Careers team via email at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au or call 5128 6113, noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
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