Greater Shepparton City Council – Shepparton VIC

2d ago , from Greater Shepparton City Council

Hourly Rate: $43.53 to $67.54 (rate dependent on level of experience)

Closing: Friday 13 November 2026

Lead, teach and inspire at Gowrie Park Kindergarten.

We are seeking an Early Childhood Teacher (Service Leader) to join Gowrie Park Kindergarten from January 2027. This permanent part-time position offers 32 hours per week, working Monday to Thursday, in a sessional kindergarten delivering a combined three- and four-year-old program.

Why join Gowrie Park Kindergarten ?

- Learning beyond the classroom: A bush kinder program offers opportunities for exploration, discovery and connection with nature.
- Natural play spaces: Outdoor environments invite curiosity, imagination and play.
- Strong community connections: Be part of a kindergarten with established community relationships.
- Support around you: Work within a network of services, with leadership and administration support.
- An ongoing prospect: Enjoy a permanent part-time role with a Monday–Thursday working pattern, with dedicated non-contact and administration time.

If you are passionate about early learning, value community connections and embrace the possibilities of nature-based play, we would love to hear from you. Take the next step in your early childhood career.

Applicants must hold the following current qualifications and certificates:

- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent recognised by ACECQA)
- Current HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
- Current CPR – HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation




- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration or
- Current Foundations of Child Safety Training
- Protecting Children – Mandatory reporting and other obligations early childhood

Please note face-to-face interviews are mandatory for this position

For further information about this position, please contact Jessica Bartram, Team Leader – Children’s Services on 5832 5215.

Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.

We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Greater Shepparton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Greater Shepparton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.

Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.

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📌 Early Childhood Teacher (Greater Shepparton City)
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