At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging learning experiences and support children's growth in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Busy Bees, a leading global early learning provider with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, family-friendly discounts, and paid professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, supportive leaders, and a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in early childhood education.
- Qualifications: Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and a commitment to child safety.
The predicted salary is between 47.68 - 47.68 $ per hour.
Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to grow, lead and make a real difference in children’s lives, with over 130 centres across Australia and around 3,000 employees.
Our Bee Safe Commitment: Child safety is at the heart of everything we do and is embedded in our people, places and processes. Help us give every child the Best Start in Life. We’re seeking a passionate and adaptable Casual Educator to support our team at Busy Bees at Colac on a casual basis. You will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel supported and inspired to learn.
What you’ll do:
- Supporting the implementation of engaging play-based learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Assisting in providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children
- Building positive relationships with children, families, and team members
- Supporting daily routines, activities, and supervision of children
- Contributing to maintaining high standards aligned with the National Quality Standards (NQS)
What you’ll bring:
- A genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, always doing the right thing, and alignment with Busy Bees values
- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or working towards)
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Working with Children Check for VIC
- Experience working as an Educator within Australia is highly regarded
- Flexibility to work across shifts between 6:30am and 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Why Busy Bees?
- Better pay. Everyday balance. Education for growth. Support you can rely on.
- Uniform and laundry allowances included, so your take-home pay stays yours.
- Family-friendly benefits; 50% childcare gap-fee discounts for permanent staff.
- Paid learning & development; First Aid, CPR & mandatory training covered, ongoing professional development.
- Supportive leaders & inclusive teams; hands‑on leadership, strong tenure and a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration.
- Career pathways that grow with you; opportunities & training to progress from Educator to leadership, management and area roles.
- Wellbeing support that goes beyond work; free, confidential EAP access for you and your immediate family.
Employment is conditional on satisfactory, rigorous pre-employment checks and child safety training, reflecting our strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a child safe organisation, putting child safety at the heart of everything we do through our Bee Safe commitment.
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire. Whether you're embarking on the exciting journey of your early educational career or striving to advance to the next level, Busy Bees presents an ideal opportunity for you!
We’re actively searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who possess an authentic passion for Early Childhood Education and the well‑being of children, to fill a variety of roles across our Services and Support Office.
We value each member of our team and know that by supporting you in your journey you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs.
Casual Educator – Colac employer: Childcare Management Services Pty. Ltd.
At Busy Bees in Aveley, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in early childhood education, offering competitive pay and a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and child safety. Our commitment to employee development is reflected in our comprehensive training programs and career pathways, ensuring that every educator can thrive while making a meaningful impact in children's lives. Join us and be part of a passionate team dedicated to nurturing the next generation in a family-friendly environment.
Contact Details:
Childcare Management Services Pty. Ltd. Recruitment Team
