Educator Diploma in Maryborough

Central Goldfields Shire Council - Maryborough VIC is located just a couple of hours from Melbourne, in the geographical heart of Victoria, with easy access to major regional centres such as Ballarat and Bendigo. The Central Goldfields Shire combines rich heritage, striking architecture, and a warm, connected community. With affordable housing, quality facilities, strong employment growth, and continued investment across the region, it offers an appealing lifestyle that is both convenient and full of opportunity.

Role: Temporary Full time until July 2027

Band: 4

Salary: $1441.29 to $1521.31 per week plus Superannuation

Making a difference: This is a great opportunity to join the Council's Early Years Education and Care owned service, shaping and nurturing the future Central Goldfields community. As a fixed term Diploma Educator, you'll play a role in leading, supporting, and delivering high-quality educational programs and care across a range of rooms catering to children aged between 6 weeks to 6 years old. You'll join a team committed to the safety and wellbeing of children in our care and have the opportunity to contribute to our play-based learning environment.

Our Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is committed to high-quality education and care, reliable, with a positive attitude and works well in a team environment. Essentially, they will hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. They're comfortable leading and supporting teams working with a range of age groups and taking direction where needed.

What Central Goldfields Shire Council can offer you:

• Collaborative, community-focused workplace where our people are truly valued.
• Continuous learning, professional support, and innovative thinking to deliver meaningful outcomes for our community.
• Meaningful work with a dedicated team.
• Transfer of benefits for employees from other Victorian Councils.
• Inclusive and safe work culture with a strong drive for gender equality, diversity, and transparency in fair recruitment and promotion.
• Work-life balance options - Our flexible arrangements promote work-life balance.
• Annual salary advancement within Banding through professional development planning.
• Free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

If you have further questions about the role or joining our team, please contact Hayley Cornwill on 0487 103 ***. Applications close at 11.00pm 25 October 2026. Interviews will be conducted shortly after the close date. If you would like to contact our People and Culture team, please email ******@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au.

Central Goldfields Council is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experience of all people. Applicants should be aware that we conduct working with children, police, and reference checks to ensure we maintain a safe and inclusive workplace by recruiting the right people. We are a Child Safe Organisation committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are dedicated to creating environments where children are safe, valued, and heard.