Join the Y Team!
At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people. Here at Y Ballarat we provide a wide range of programs and services to over 100 communities across Victoria, including rural and remote communities. We currently have over 700 staff across the state and continue to grow and develop our passionate workforce.
Our children’s services operations include the management of kindergartens, early learning centres and before and after school care. We have over 90 services across Victoria. Our Youth programs have an increased presence in Ballarat through our Youth hubs, workshops and in our ReCranked and JumpStart programs.
For further details visit: yballarat.org.au
Our Opportunity
We currently have a vacancy at our Drouin Primary ELC - Kindergarten and are looking for an Early Childhood Educator to join our motivated and enthusiastic team.
What's different about Drouin Primary ELC - Kindergarten
1. Beautiful outdoor play space with yarning circle
2. Supportive and dynamic team
3. Kindergarten on school site to support strong transitions
4. Kinder has a wellbeing dog to support children.
As part of the Y Ballarat, you will have access to structured support, leadership and shared services functions.
Joining us will bring you:
5. Unrivalled Support : Join a welcoming and collaborative team committed to providing you any support you need to grow your skills and knowledge. Our Shared Services are here to make things easier for you to focus on your role. We want you to evolve and grow within our team.
6. Wellbeing : Access our comprehensive support services including Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing programs
We asked our current staff why they love Y Ballarat and Y Kinders, here are some of their responses…
“We love to celebrate different cultures here. Everyone is welcome"
“I like the amount of professional development we have access to"
“The Y is child focused. Everything we do is for the children and that's great!”
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better outcomes for the communities we work and live in. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.
Role: Integrated (3+4 YO) Purple group Educator
Job Type: Part time FIXED TERM Maternity Leave
Start Date: 9/10/2024 until 24/7/2025
Qualification: Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or approved equivalent)
Sessions: Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am to 4.00pm
Hours: 14 Hours contact (session time) + 3.5 hours non-contact time = 17.5 hours per week
Schedule : Wednesday and Thursday - 8.00am to 4.30pm with remaining non contact hours to be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Interested?
To apply please follow the link below under Selection Criteria.
Please Note : For all the roles, a Resume, Cover Letter and a completed Key Selection Criteria is attached and uploaded in your application. We accept online applications only. Email applications will not be accepted.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a National Police Check and maintain a valid employment Working with Children Check whilst employed in this position.
Prior to being appointed to this position it is required that there is a full disclosure of any pre-existing injuries or disease that might be affected by employment in this position.