- Permanent Full-time Position
- Band 4 Salary from $70,527.60 - $75,049.52 plus superannuation and allowances
- Pro Rata Room Leader Allowance

About The Role

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator to join Council’s Wendouree Children’s Centre team as a lead educator.

You will work under the direction of the Centre Coordinator, Team Leader and Educational Leader to collaborate as a team of early childhood professionals to work within the National Quality Framework.

With an outstanding reputation for innovative and responsive programs, City of Ballarat Children’s Services provide an excellent opportunity for educators to grow and make their mark in the early childhood field.

A commitment to teamwork is essential to ensure the provision of quality education and care in a safe, secure, stimulating and healthy environment.

About You

The successful applicant will be Diploma qualified and have an understanding of the Children’s Services Regulations and Early Years Frameworks.

With a genuine interest in meeting the needs of children and their families you will demonstrate an ability to support a holistic approach to the care,



education and development of children that reflects an awareness of the wellbeing of children in your care.

Strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of and respect for diverse social and cultural values and attitudes in relation to caring for children are crucial skills we’re looking for in the successful applicant.

The closing date for this position is Friday 28 August 2026. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact

For any additional questions, please contact Tash De Jonh, Coordinator Wendouree Children's Centre on or

The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a protected and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.

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📌 Lead Early Childhood Educator (Diploma - Wendouree Children's Centre) (Ballarat)
🏢 Ballarat City Council
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