Introduction

Register your interest for our Casual Pool

- Casual - Hourly rate dependent on level of experience & role
- Kindergarten - Early Childhood Teachers and Educator positions - Early Education Employment Agreement (EEEA)
- Occasional Care - Early Years Educator - Surf Coast Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2025 - 2028

Who We Are

Surf Coast Shire Council delivers services from Lorne to Winchelsea to Torquay, and all the communities and townships in between. According to new research, as a shire we experience just about the highest quality of life in Australia – we are the safest and most highly educated community in Victoria. Our people play a vital role in creating an creative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services so that our community and children can thrive. When you work with us, you are helping our community and its environment to thrive.

Description

We are looking to grow our pool of casual Teachers and Educators across the Surf Coast Shire with roles in both our Kindergartens and Occasional Care Programs. These roles ensure the provision of a high quality education and care programme that meets the approved learning frameworks and National Quality Standards. The successful applicants will support an inclusive and safe environment for children where innovation, creativity, active play and resilience are encouraged. We are seeking passionate educators with an interest in providing high quality service to the families of the Surf Coast Shire. We invite you to register your interest and join our team.

What You Will Bring To The Role

- Have a strong understanding of child development and are able to create environments for children that provide them with the opportunity to play, explore, experiment, problem‑solve, think critically and use their imaginations.
- Value the development of trusting,



respectful and responsive relationships with the children, their families and colleagues.
- Passionate about the education and care of young children to help our young people grow.

Mandatory Requirements (skills & Experience)

KINDERGARTEN

Early Childhood Teachers

- Degree or equivalent in Children’s Services (must hold a recognised two‑year childcare qualification under the current Education and Care Services laws and regulations and Department of Education and Training Funding Service Agreement).
- A current Level II first aid qualification, including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma.
- A current Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.
- Minimum of two days availability per week.

Early Childhood Educators

- Minimum of a Certificate III in Children’s Services from an approved training organisation as approved by ACECQA.
- Demonstrated experience working with children and families.
- Experience in assisting in the development and implementation of an educational programme.
- A current Level II first aid qualification, including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma (or ability to undertake before start date).
- Minimum of two days availability per week.

OCCASIONAL CARE

Early Childhood Educators

- Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services from an approved training organisation as approved by ACECQA.
- Demonstrated experience working with children and families.
- Experience in assisting in the development and implementation of an educational programme.
- A current Level II first aid qualification, including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma (or ability to undertake before start date).
- Minimum of two days availability per week.

Additional Criteria

- Have a right to work in Australia
- A current WWCC

Perks

- Career development & learning opportunities, we help our people grow
- Employee Assistance Programme

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child‑safe employer and completes police checks for all employees.

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