Childcare Educator – Diploma
Traralgon Early Learning Centre
Temporary Full Time – Until 24 December 2026
Band 4 Salary: $37.25 per hour plus 12% superannuation
Location: Traralgon, Victoria
Do you want to make an IMPACT?
We are looking for passionate Diploma Qualified Childcare Educator to join our professional and dedicated Early Learning & Care team at Traralgon Early Learning Centre.
About the Roles
Latrobe City Council operates 25 Early Learning & Care services, providing high-quality education and care to children and families across our community.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated professional looking to further develop their career in Early Childhood Education and Care. At Latrobe City Council, children are at the centre of everything we do. We value and support each child's learning, growth and wellbeing through safe, inclusive and enriching environments.
As a Diploma Educator, you will play a key role in shaping positive outcomes for our youngest community members. You will contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate learning programs, while providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
About You
You will have knowledge, skills and experience in the Early Childhood sector that will allow you to deliver the best possible outcomes for the children in our community.
You will also have:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
- Current CPR & First Aid Certificate that includes asthma and anaphylaxis.
All successful applicants are also required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and have an employee Working with Children Check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply
Visit www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers to submit your application.
Applications close at 11.59 PM Friday 31 July 2026.
Contact Laura Van Berkel – Team Leader Early Learning and Care – TELC on 0484 311 471 for a confidential discussion regarding the positions available.
Child Safe Organisation
Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at [email protected] or by calling 1300 367 700.
We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at [email protected] or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
