Early Childhood Educator - Diploma

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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fifth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing, transport and health care. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.

Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 69,000 and is culturally rich with 17.4% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.

Early Childhood Educator - Diploma 

Salary: $74,916.40 per annum 

Closing: Thursday 15 October 2026

Full Time - Permanent 

We are seeking a full-time educator at Mooroopna Children's & Families Centre to join our passionate team. Co-located with Mooroopna Primary School and proudly part of the Our Place approach, we believe creating strong connections between children, families, education, and community.

If you are a passionate and dedicated Diploma Qualified Educator who thrives on creating high-quality learning experiences and fostering meaningful relationships with children and families, we would love to hear from you.

Join us in creating a place where children belong, learn, and thrive

We offer professional development and career growth opportunities, access to Council employee health and wellbeing programs and a supportive team culture and flexible workplace practices.

Applicants must hold the following current qualifications and certificates:  

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
• Current CPR – HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Criminal History Check (valid within six months).
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Current Foundations of Child Safety Training Course 1 & 2
• 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 Shae Tamburro, Early Childhood Education - Service Leader, on 5832 5170.

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.

For procedures on how to apply go to https://greatershepparton.com.au/council/employment/how-to-apply

All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.