INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing and transport. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as ‘The Food Bowl of Australia’ as around 25% of the total value of Victoria’s agricultural production is generated in this area.
Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000, and an expenditure budget in excess of $118 million. The population is culturally diverse with 9.9% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.

FULL TIME - PERMANENT

Nancy Vibert Children’s Centre is seeking a full time permanent diploma qualified early childhood educator that is passionate about early childhood education and care to join our team.
We are a smaller centre which focuses on providing a family environment where our older children nurture and teach the younger children through positive play interactions. We have adopted the primary care approach within our service as we understand the importance of children forming secure attachments and value developing strong relationships that encourage and support family involvement throughout our program.
Our service operate from 7.30am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. If you are enthusiastic, enjoy working with children and adults and are willing to work with the team to provide an inclusive environment that supports the community, then please apply.

Applicants must hold the following current qualifications and certificates:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
• Current CPR – HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Criminal History Check (valid within six months).
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration OR Current and valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Protecting Children – Mandatory reporting and other obligations early childhood

For further information about this position, please contact Shea Dodds, Early Childhood Education - Service Leader, on (03) 5832 9561.
Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.
First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing and adheres to Child Safe Standards and obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.
Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.
All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.

Please refer the Job description for details