Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.

Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.

AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility.

DIRECTORATE:

Business, Growth & Community

CLASSIFICATION:

Grade C

SALARY:

$67,290 to $78,057 pa. + 12% employer contribution to superannuation

REPORTING TO:

Service Coordinator Banjora

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Permanent Full Time THE POSITION:

To ensure that the AlburyCity's Early Childhood Education and Care service provides a secure, nurturing and stimulating learning environment for all children and operates in an efficient and effective manner.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- To develop and implement a curriculum which meets the developmental, cultural and individual needs of children attending Banjora.
- To be actively involved with children as individuals and in groups, assisting them to participate in daily routines and to develop their skills.
- To maintain and complete children's daily record sheets and record attendance details of children.
- To comply with the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
- To report on all maintenance and equipment needs and replacements.
- To follow housekeeping practices which ensure that equipment is maintained at an optimal level and that designated areas are kept clean and tidy.
- To be an active member of the team, including participation in staff and parent meetings, ensuring a cooperative teamwork approach and promoting good communication between staff, volunteers and parents.
- Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
- To observe AlburyCity’s commitment to being a child safe organisation, creating safe environments that minimise the risk of harm with a zero tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.
- Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
- Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

- Our people

External
- Our Community

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

- Based on 38 hours per week, working across a 5-day spread, with actual days and times being worked in accordance with rotating roster. Hours worked on weekends will attract the appropriate loadings. The roster covers a span of hours from 6.30am to 6.00pm.
- This position has the opportunity to carry out the role of an Educational Leader on a rotational basis.
- This position requires you to wear a compulsory uniform as per AlburyCity’s Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely.
- This position involves working both indoor and outdoor, along with computer work.



The position requires a moderate level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake regular physical activities such as walking, lifting, pulling, pushing along with the capacity to maintain normal manual handling tasks across the work day - depending on the nature of the tasks undertaken. Appropriate WHS standards will be applied for all manual handing activity. A full functional and medical assessment is required for this position.
- This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing
- This position requires evidence of a current NSW Working with Children Clearance
- This position requires evidence of vaccination against the following infectious diseases:
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)
- Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- Hepatitis A

- This position is located at Banjora Children's Centre (Cardo Drive, Lavington) with occasional visits to external sites/depots and AlburyCity Administration Building as required
- This position may require the employee to be nominated as "the responsible person" for the service in the absence of the Service Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

- Diploma in Children's Services or working towards a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
- NSW Working with Children Clearance
- Current First Aid Certificate (compulsory to have and maintain)
- Current Accredited Emergency Asthma Management Training (compulsory to have and maintain)
- Current Accredited Anaphylaxis Management Training (compulsory to have and maintain)
- Current Australian National Police Check (within 3 months)
- Complete National Mandatory Child Safe Training prior to starting

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

- Class C (standard) Driver's Licence

EXPERIENCE

- Experience in a long day care centre
- Experience in supporting and working in a multi-disciplinary child care team

SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

- Sound working and demonstrated knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Sound knowledge of child development and experience in the application of that knowledge in the implementation of programs and routines.
- General understanding and knowledge of record keeping and administrative procedures required in a Long Day Care Centre.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the day to day care of the children; including hygiene and health and safety practices and standards.

Our Organisation: We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.

Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We encourage applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages and identities.

Our Values: These are the ways we work, with each other, with our community, and with our partners. They guide our day-to-day decisions, our culture and our direction. This is how we work together to make it happen.

- Accountability (We Own it):



We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, support each other to do the same, and strive to do what's right, even when it's hard.
- Working Together (We Go Further): We support each other, share success, and know that when we work together, we go further.
- Integrity (We Do What's Right): We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We are honest, transparent and fair.
- Future Focused (We Look Ahead): We think and act long term for a better future for Our People, community and environment.

Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it’s a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury. It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.

Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In 2025 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.

This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.

Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga.

Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.

The Directorate: Business, Growth & Community - Our Business, Growth & Community Directorate focuses on providing more and better, opportunities for our people and our place. The groups within our directorate will empower our people, city and region to strive for more and to champion the significance of Albury as a national destination for life, work, culture, sport, entertainment, business and investment. We build relationships and promote engaging and actionable dialogue with our community and our partners.

We ensure good governance, financial sustainability and we facilitate a highly engaged, satisfied and well-informed workforce.

Our Service Model: People/Place/Progress - Our Service model is built around our brand pillars of empowering progress, Serving with Excellence, which is about our people and taking care of our place We are caretakers and custodians of a very special, unique place. We are committed to enhancing the experience of living on the Murray River, preserving our natural environment and promoting our region as a gateway to our many, varied landscapes.

Service Cluster: Community & Place - Our Community and Place Service Cluster plays a key role in enhancing our city’s rich tapestry. Its purpose is to contribute to a vibrant, united, caring and inviting community through integrated planning and delivery of a range of community, social, creative and cultural services.

📌 Early Childhood Educator (Springdale Heights)
🏢 AlburyCity Council
📍 Springdale Heights