About The Organisation

Y Ballarat, including our Board of Directors are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People frameworks.

Y Ballarat requires all applicants to undergo checks prior to commencement including, police checks, international police checks, WWCC and reference checks as a minimum.

The Y Ballarat is a recognised Safeguarding Children and Young People organisation, independently reviewed by the ACF.

Start your early childhood career with the Y – where you’ll grow, learn and belong

At Y Kinders, we believe every child has the right to access a quality early childhood education and care service that celebrates their individuality, community, and curiosity. Each of our services across Victoria reflects the unique community it belongs to — fostering a robust sense of belonging, connection, and identity.

As part of Victoria’s largest Early Years Management provider,



we’re proud to support over 93 services and 700+ educators across the state who inspire, nurture, and empower young learners every day.

We’re now looking for Casual Certificate III Educators — or someone who’s currently studying toward their qualification — to join our vibrant team and help create inspiring learning experiences for young children.

Where you’ll work

Across the busy Bendigo region there is a total of five services:

- Bendigo Preschool
- Eaglehawk Preschool
- Havilah Road Preschool
- Marrungi Wayaparra Kindergarten
- North Bendigo Preschool

In the nearby Mount Alexander region there are also five services:

- Castlemaine Kindergarten
- Harcourt Preschool
- Maldon Preschool
- Newstead Preschool
- South Castlemaine Kindergarten

📌 CASUAL Certificate III Educators - Bendigo and Mount Alexander Regions
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