Bega Valley Shire Council

Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)

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 three (3) passionate individuals to provide early childhood education services including the design, documentation and implementation of programs for children and families at our Eden Early Learning Centre.

As an Early Childhood Educator (Diploma), you will deliver education and care programs that support children’s learning and well-being, engage in reflective practice to inform teaching and relationships, communicate effectively with families, and respond to child protection, health, hygiene and safety requirements, including administering medication and first aid when required.

There are currently three positions available within the team.

• A fixed-term part-time position working 15 hours per week until 17 December 2026. To view the Position Description, pleaseclick here.
• A fixed-term part-time position working 30 hours per week until 17 December 2026. To view the Position Description, pleaseclick here.
• A permanent, part time position working 27.5 hours per week. To view the Position Description, pleaseclick here.

About You

We are seeking three (3) individuals who hold a Diploma in Children’s Services and have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an early childhood setting.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Theoretical understanding of how children grow and learn, with demonstrated skills in implementing an approved curriculum.
• Knowledge of the National early childhood regulations, standards, approved curriculum and policies.
• Demonstrated skills in building respectful relationships with children, families, staff and external stakeholders.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $74,360.83 gross per annum (paid pro-rata), comprising of:

• $1,276.80 per week base salary (paid pro-rata)
• $153.22 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%) (paid pro-rata)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• AnnualAwardsalary 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 Kristy Whitney - Nominated Supervisor on 0434 659 493.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 21 April 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.