Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III)
- Support children’s learning and wellbeing through safe, engaging, play-based experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Contribute to the planning, implementation, observation, assessment and documentation of high-quality education programs.
- Build respectful partnerships with children, families and colleagues, with child safety and inclusion as priorities.
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 an opportunity for a passionate and caring individual to provide early childhood education services including the design, documentation, and implementation of programs for children and families. You will uphold the Paramountcy Principle ensuring that the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of the child, comes first, above all other considerations.
As a Early Childhood Educator Certificate III, you will support and educate all children within a service. You will actively contribute to the implementation and documentation of high-quality programs for children and their families along with document and report all concerns, complaints and significant issues that affect the operation of the service, the staff or families and children.
- Use your expertise to observe, assess and document children's learning while creating engaging, play-based experiences that align with the Early Years Learning Framework and support positive outcomes for children and families.
- Develop respectful and collaborative relationships with families, ensuring children and families are actively involved in the design and evaluation of educational programs.
- Work in a service committed to child safety, inclusion, continuous improvement and best practice, with opportunities to contribute to quality initiatives, professional development and positive outcomes for children.
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About You
We are seeking an individual who has a Certificate III in Children’s Services (or other equivalent recognised by the National Authority).
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.
- Demonstrated understanding of Paramountcy principle and commitments to child safety.
Benefits
This is a permanent full-time position working 38 hours per week.
The total remuneration package for this position commences at $65,857.79 gross per annum, comprising of:
- $1,130.80 per week base salary
- $135.70 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)
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 Holly Suitor-Fogarty - Nominated Supervisor on 0438 363 947.
Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 26 November 2026.
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.
Applicants should be aware that all appointments are subject to rigorous child-safe recruitment and screening processes. Individuals who cannot demonstrate a commitment to child safety and professional accountability are encouraged not to apply.
Successful applicants will be required to actively uphold child-safe practices and comply with all child protection obligations. Comprehensive screening processes, including Working with Children Check verification, reference checks, and suitability assessments, form part of our recruitment process.
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