Closing date: 27/11/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Location: Ballarat
Department: Community Wellbeing
Compensation: Hourly Rate AUD $33.29 - $37.98
Employment type: Casual
Work Arrangement: On-site
About the role:
An exciting opportunity exists for enthusiastic Certificate III- and Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educators to join the City of Ballarat’s casual workforce and support the delivery of high-quality educational programs across our children’s services.
The City of Ballarat operates Girrabanya Integrated Children’s Services, Wendouree Children’s Centre, Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Children’s Centre, Rowan View Children’s Centre, Vickers Street Kindergarten and Djila-tjarriu Kindergarten programs.
You will work under the direction of the Centre Coordinator, Educational Leader and Lead Educator, collaborating with a team of early childhood professionals within the National Quality Framework.
With an outstanding reputation for innovative and responsive programs, the City of Ballarat’s Children’s Services team provides an excellent opportunity for educators to grow and make their mark in the early childhood field. Many professional learning opportunities are also available for our educators.
A commitment to teamwork is essential to ensure the provision of quality education and care in a safe, secure, stimulating, and healthy environment.
About you:
The successful applicant will hold an early childhood qualification and have a thorough understanding of the Children’s Services Regulations, Early Years Frameworks, the Reportable Conduct Scheme and the Child Safe Standards.
With a genuine interest in meeting the needs of children and their families, you will demonstrate the ability to support a holistic approach to children’s care, education and development that reflects an awareness of their wellbeing.
Strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of, and respect for, diverse social and cultural values and attitudes relating to the care of children are crucial qualities we seek in the successful applicant.
To Apply:
To apply for this position please click on the Apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is Friday 27th November 2026. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer screening questions based on the key selection criteria.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.
Contact
For any additional questions, please contact Casey De Lorenzo, Acting Coordinator Quality and Compliance, 0419 241 04 on [email protected] or Melissa Lloyd, acting Manager Integrated Children's Services on [email protected]
The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.
Hourly based
Armstrong Street South, Ballarat Central, Victoria
Armstrong Street South, Ballarat Central, Victoria
