Early Childhood Educator Certificate III

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a passionate individual to provide early childhood education services including the design, documentation, and implementation of programs for children and families. 

As an Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III), you will contribute to effective and open communication with families about children’s programs, learning outcomes, health, well-being, safety, and nutrition and contribute to the care and exchange of resources that enhance the learning program and the aesthetic environment. You will document and report all concerns, complaints and significant issues that affect the operation of the service, the staff or families and children.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a Certificate III in Children’s Services (or other equivalent recognised qualification), or is actively working towards this qualification.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards.
• Sound skills in building respectful and equitable relationships with children, families, teams, and others in the community.
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe and stimulating environments that support children’s wellbeing and learning.
• Demonstrated understanding of Paramountcy principle and commitments to child safety.

Benefits

This is a permanent, full time position working 38 hours per week at Bandara Children Services. 

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $63,324.35 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,087.30 per week base salary
• $130.48 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Naomi Moore - Children Services Coordinator on 0421 067 ***. 

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 21 June 2026.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.