Early Years Educator

• 3 x positions available
• Temporary Part Time and Casual positions available
• Base rate of between $34.93 and $37.24 per hour plus 12% super and allowances/loadings.

About the role:

Join our Early Years Team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community. As an Early Years Educator, you will care for and educate children aged 12 months to 5 years, delivering engaging, play‑based programs that reflect each child's individual needs, interests and stage of development. Working collaboratively within a supportive team, you will provide inclusive, nurturing and developmentally appropriate education and care in accordance with the Children's Services Regulations 2020 and Council's Playhouse Policies and Procedures.

A typical day might include:

• Care for and educate children aged 12 months to 5 years, delivering play‑based learning experiences that support their development.
• Plan and implement educational programs that reflect each child's individual needs, interests and abilities.
• Provide a safe, inclusive, welcoming and clean environment that supports children's wellbeing and development
• Build strong, respectful partnerships with families, supporting open communication about their child's care and development
• Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of the educational program
• Work collaboratively within a team to ensure children are included, respected and supported, while maintaining confidentiality, supervising play and routines, and undertaking set‑up, cleaning and administrative tasks

What you will bring to the role:

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood
• Demonstrated experience working with children aged 0-5 years
• Proven experience in planning and delivering age‑appropriate educational programs that support the developmental needs of all children within the service

Why should you join us?

Guided by the Community Vision - Nillumbik 2040, we work to foster an engaged, connected and sustainable community across four key themes: Our People, Our Place, Our Future and Our Council.

The way we work together and deliver services to the Nillumbik community is underpinned by a strong, shared culture that reflects our vision and values.

Our Customer Service team has been ranked #1 in the Local Government sector for the past four years and has held the #1 position across all sectors for the last year and a half.

This achievement reflects our Customer First Commitments, which guide how we deliver exceptional experiences for both our internal and external customers:

• Empathy - We listen, understand, and respect our customers
• Consistency - We provide accurate, timely, and transparent information
• Effectiveness - We focus on quality processes and meaningful outcomes
• Simplicity - Our processes, documentation, and information are easy to access and understand.

In 2023, we proudly secured sixth place in the prestigious AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education, and Not-for-Profit category. Even more exciting, we were the ONLY local government organisation to be recognised among 700 organisations across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is central to our culture. We provide initiatives to support employee wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including a trained Mental Health First Aider workforce across the organisation.

Be part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and the positive impact we make in the community.

How to Apply:

• To discover more about the role and responsibilities of this position, download and review the Position Description
• Attach your Resume and Cover Letter to your application and use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions
• If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Rhonda Allen, Coordinator Early Years on 0427 731 699 or Rhonda.Allen@nillumbik.vic.gov.au

Applications close: 10pm (AETD), Thursday, 16 April 2026

Please note: the successful candidate will be required to complete the following Pre Employment Checks

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• Pre-Existing Injury and Medical Declaration Form
• Pre-Employment Medical Check
• Working with Children check.

Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive community. We value diversity in our community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background. Apply now!