- $66,000-$70,000 FTE pay band
- 12-month part-time opportunity (days and hours negotiable)
- Generous programming and planning time
- Four paid Professional Development days per year
About the role
- Support high-quality learning programs that inspire children’s growth and development.
- Create a safe, inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
- Build strong relationships with families to support positive learning outcomes.
- Maintain quality documentation and compliance with education standards and regulations.
- Collaborate with the team and provide leadership as Responsible Person when required.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Certificate III (minimum) or Diploma in Early Childhood Education plus a minimum of two years of on-the-job training, and demonstratable skills and knowledge in Early Years practices.
- Sound knowledge of the issues and needs that affect young children and their families, and experience in applying strategies to support inclusive practice and positive outcomes for children.
- Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework and VEYLD and an understanding of how to apply and adopt relevant policies, standards and regulations into the program.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Full Australian working rights, Working with Children Check and Australian Drivers Licence.
If you’re committed to quality early childhood education and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, we’d love to hear from you.
To read the full position description and how to make your application stand out, visit towong.vic.gov.au/careers
Benefits of working at Towong Shire Council
- Local management and mentoring structure
- Multiple levels of expertise and support
- Additional opportunities for professional development
- Wellbeing, financial and career development support via our Employee Assistance Program
- Additional purchased leave options available
- Structured performance and 1:1 development check-ins
- Career growth opportunities
- Additional Sick Leave entitlements based on tenure
- Community-focused regional locations
Applications close: COB Friday 7 August 2026. We encourage you to apply early, as applications are reviewed as they are received. Rolling interviews will commence upon reviewing applications, and the successful applicant may be appointed before the closing date.
Towong Shire Council is committed to creating a culture where everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, minority groups, and people with disabilities. If you believe you have relevant skills and experience to bring to the role, we encourage you to apply.
As a Child Safe Organisation, Towong Shire Council adheres to the Child Safe Standards. All applicants—regardless of the position—may be required to provide, or obtain, a Working with Children Check as part of the recruitment process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, contact [email protected]
