Position Title: Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III Reference Number: 202610110/1196 Applications Close: Sunday, November 1, 2026 - 5:00 pm

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III qualified) to join our vibrant Early Learning Centres. This role is ideal for an educator who is enthusiastic about supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing within a collaborative and nurturing team.

What We’re Looking For

- A warm, motivated educator with a genuine passion for early learning.
- A cooperative team member who values high quality practice.
- Someone committed to ongoing professional learning and reflective practice.

This is a Permanent Full Time position, with an hourly rate of $35.05 per hour (excl. super).

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:

- Ongoing training and development
- Discount to Council owned facilities
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years

To Apply

All applications must be submitted via the Warrnambool City Council website: https://www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers

You will be required to complete the electronic application form and then upload a Resume and Cover Letter.

Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 1 November 2026

Questions

If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Sarah Ots, Early Learning Coordinator,



on 03 5559 4464 or [email protected].

Recruitment Process

Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check.

Culture

Warrnambool City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant, or if you have a disability, we encourage you to apply.

Employees of Warrnambool City Council are expected to work under Councils values of: Accountability, Collaboration, Respectfulness, Progressiveness and Wellbeing.

About Warrnambool

Warrnambool a vibrant and dynamic municipality that is home to 35,500 people, is the regional centre of South West Victoria. Nestled by the beautiful Southern Ocean the city offers the successful candidate an outstanding lifestyle, services and facilities.

The city is about 250km west of Melbourne. You can take the Princes Highway or if you prefer the scenic route, Warrnambool is at the end of the world-renowned Great Ocean Road, home of the Twelve Apostles.

To view more about Warrnambool and what is has to offer, visit: https://www.warrnambool.com/

📌 Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III (Warrnambool)
🏢 Warrnambool City Council
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