Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care – Bendigo VIC

We are seeking a part‑time Diploma Educator to commence at our current Aquinas Early Learning Centre in Huntly, Victoria in 2027. The position will commence with 17.5 - 23.5 hours per week with the possibility of increasing as the service grows.

Key responsibilities

- Be responsible to Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care Ltd. (employer), in partnership with the Early Childhood Teacher, for planning and delivering developmentally appropriate programs for the children in the group/s in which they are working.
- Fulfil the requirements of the position of a person in day-to-day charge if required and in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations.
- Act in accordance with the authority delegated by the employer, in dealing with situations of an urgent nature that require immediate action, in order for the service to comply with the National Law and Regulations and OHS.
- Assist in ensuring the program operates within the requirements of the Regulations, the Act, the Quality Improvement Plan and policies and procedures of the service.
- Assist in the planning and implementation, in consultation with the Early Childhood Teacher, parents and other educators, of culturally rich and welcoming learning environments and activities which are appropriate to the developmental needs and interests of all children including the provision of an accessible and inclusive program for children with a disability.
- Assist in developing, recording and maintaining, in partnership with the Early Childhood Teacher, specific records of individual children.
- Assist in the provision of a safe, healthy and welcoming environment.
- Work with all staff to ensure that children are adequately and actively supervised at all times.
- Assist in the orientation of new families to the service.




- Support the participation of parents in the program.

About you

- Hold an approved Diploma of Children's Services qualification OR equivalent pursuant to the National Law and Regulations (or be working towards a qualification in accordance with the Regulations).
- Be able to fill the position of day-to-day charge if required by the Approved Provider in accordance with the Regulations.
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (or equivalent).
- Hold and maintain an approved first aid qualification.
- Hold and maintain an approved emergency asthma management qualification.
- Hold and maintain an approved management of anaphylaxis qualification in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations and service policies.
- An understanding and knowledge of early childhood development relevant to their level of qualification and position.
- Ability to work in a cooperative, flexible and professional manner with children, parents, staff and the employer.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with children, the employer, parents, other staff and professionals.
- Ability to ensure confidentiality of information.

About us

Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care Ltd. (SCECE&C; Ltd.) is a not-for-profit entity responsible for six Early Childhood Education and Care Centres. SCECE&C; Ltd. is an incorporated company constituted by the Bishop of Sandhurst and is a subsidiary company of Catholic Education Sandhurst (CES) Limited, who is its member, and it is governed by an independent Board of Directors. SCECE&C; Ltd.'s Vision is to create high-quality environments which are authentically Catholic, where each child and family is accompanied on their journey of development, supported by the pastoral ministry of our Church as embodied in our Sandhurst communities.

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📌 Diploma Educator (Greater Bendigo City)
🏢 Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care
📍 Greater Bendigo City