J/124 - Casual Early Childhood Teacher

Be part of an organisation that understands the importance of work life balance and offers a variety of policies and practices to support you with this. At Loddon, we firmly believe in the importance of investing in our staff.

Located in a unique and wonderful part of Central Victoria, about 175 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, Loddon Shire is home to over 7500 residents, and supports a vibrant and growing agribusiness and horticulture sector. Our Community Vision is to be a community where everyone is welcome and has the opportunity to live, work and thrive and we deliver a broad range of programs and services to enhance the sustainability and liveability for the community.

Are you interested in a career within Loddon Shire Council's Community Wellbeing Department? The Community Wellbeing Department is responsible for – Aged and Disability, Maternal and Child Health, Immunisation and Kindergarten services located within the Shire.

Working in the Early Childhood Sector of the Loddon Shire Council is a rewarding and exciting career with a network of support from fellow Early Childhood Educators and the Council backing you.

Council is currently seeking applications from enthusiastic, energetic, professional and suitably qualified Early Childhood Teachers to join our casual bank of educators. Casual bank positions are located at Boort, Dingee, Inglewood, Pyramid Hill and Wedderburn.

Applicants are required to have a Bachelor of Early Childhood or a Bachelor of Education (primary). In addition, the successful candidates will have:

• A current Victorian Institute Teaching registration (VIT)
• a current first aid certificate
• current certificates in the management of asthma and management of anaphylaxis.

This is a casual position and will provide back-fill for the Early Years team.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Alycia O'Sullivan, Kindergarten Coordinator on 0417 030 264.

To apply for this position:

Please download the application guidlines(PDF, 286KB) and the position description(PDF, 286KB) from the Council’s website.

Applicants must address the key selection criteria in the position description to be considered for an interview.         

You can apply by the following methods:

• by mail enclosing your cover letter, resume and the application form addressing the key selection criteria marked ‘confidential’ to, Manager Organisational Development, Loddon Shire Council, PO Box 21, Wedderburn, 3518
• ·via email to  recruitment@loddon.vic.gov.au and attaching your cover letter, resume and the application form

Applications will be assessed as they are received. 

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Boort Dingee Inglewood Pyramid Hill Wedderburn

Key Selection Criteria

1) A suitable qualification under the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010, and the ability to fill the nominated Supervisor if required under the Education and Care Services National Regulations. * (required)

2) Demonstrated skills and ability to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate children’s program * (required)

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4) Demonstrated knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Regulations, the Education & Care Services National Law Act 2010 and a proven ability to follow service specific policy and procedures. * (required)

5) Willingness to undergo a police record check prior to employment, which demonstrates suitability for employment in a children’s service * (required)

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7) Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis Management and Asthma Management certificates which complies with the requirements of the Education & Care Services National Law Act 2010. * (required)

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