Senior Educator – Early Years

Tallangatta EarlyYears is growing the Team to continue supporting the community with high-qualityeducation and care for children and families accessing Long Day Care andKindergarten programs.

Senior Educator

• Full-timerole based in Tallangatta
• $36.73 $38.56 per hour
• AboveModern Award wages
• Four paidProfessional Development days per year
• Opportunitiesfor growth

In this role youll:

• Ensure the delivery of qualityprograms that create a safe and engaging environment for childrens play andlearning catering to all abilities.
• Act as the Responsible Person in theabsence of the Nominated Supervisor overseeing daily operations of theservice.
• Develop positive relationships withchildren and families using information to support holistic development andkeep parents informed about program activities.
• Maintain accurate administrativerecords including attendance and health reports while ensuringconfidentiality and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Stay updated on professionalknowledge through training and maintain a thorough understanding of relevantregulations and policies related to childrens services.

Tobe successful:

• Certificate III (minimum) or Diplomain Early Childhood Education plus a minimum of two years of on-the-jobtraining and demonstrable skills and knowledge in Early Years practices.
• Sound knowledge of the issues andneeds that affect young children and their families and experience in applyingstrategies to support inclusive practice and positive outcomes for children.
• Sound knowledge of the NationalQuality Framework and VEYLD and an understanding of how to apply and adoptrelevant policies standards and regulations into the program.
• Experience and proven ability to workcooperatively with parents and families.
• Excellent organisational skills andthe ability to prioritise work.
• Excellent oral and writtencommunication skills.
• Victorian Employee Working withChildren Check and Class C Drivers Licence.

Benefits of working at Towong Shire Council

• Local managementand mentoring structure
• Multiplelevels of expertise and support
• Additionalopportunities for professional development
• Wellbeingfinancial and career development support via our Employee Assistance Program
• Fortnightlypay cycle
• Additionalpurchased leave options available
• Structuredperformance and 1:1 development check-ins
• Careergrowth opportunities
• StudyLeave provisions
• AdditionalSick Leave entitlements based on tenure
• Community-focusedregional locations

Applications close: 14 June 2026. We encourage you to applyearly as applications are reviewed as they are received. Rolling interviewswill commence upon reviewing applications and the successful applicant may beappointed before the closing date.

Towong Shire Council is committed to creating a culturewhere everyone is welcome and encourage applications frompeople with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres StraitIslander people minority groups and people with disabilities. If you believeyou have relevant skills and experience to bring to the role we encourage youto apply.

As a Child Safe Organisation Towong Shire Counciladheres to the Child Safe Standards. All applicantsregardless of thepositionmay be required to provide or obtain a Working with Children Checkas part of the recruitment process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to therecruitment process