Early Childhood Educator
Posted: 4 days ago
Job Description
$5000 sign-on/relocation bonus (conditions apply)Between $28.28 and $34.83 per hour, depending on qualifications and experienceFull-time, part-time or casual positions available30% discount on childcare feesGenerous salary packaging options - pay less tax and increase your take home pay!Flexible working arrangements negotiableAbout UsGippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) is a not-for-profit organisation that’s been helping East Gippsland residents to live well for more than 40 years.We’re one of the region’s most high-profile health and support service providers with more than 550 staff, 300 volunteers, and an annual budget in excess of $50 million.Our mission is to develop and deliver quality health and wellbeing services to the people of East Gippsland.About The RoleThis position requires you to provide quality care and education to children who attend our Centre.EducationWe provide care and education to children from infancy through to thirteen years of age, in a safe, secure and stimulating environment including:Full time, part time and casual care including care on curriculum daysBefore and after school care3 and 4 year old kindergarten Care for children with special needs Excursions and incursionsOver 160 children are currently enrolled at the Centre. The Children’s Centre is located on Coates Road, Lakes EntranceQualificationsCertificate III or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or be enrolled and studying towards this), is mandatory.Sign on bonusWe Are Currently Offering a Sign On Bonus Of Up To $5,000 Available To New Hires (part-time And Full-time). This Will Be Paid In The Following Stages$1,000 gross after 3-month probationary period$2,000 gross after one full year of employmentAdditional $2,000 gross after two full years of employmentTerms and conditions apply - please speak to us more for details.Team CultureAt GLCH, our people are our greatest asset. We’re proud of our positive and inclusive culture—one that values open communication, recognition, and opportunities for growth and career development.Our team enjoys working at GLCH because we foster a professional, supportive, and collaborative environment where everyone is respected and valued. Guided by our values of being inclusive, courageous, and compassionate, we strive to make a genuine difference for our clients, our community, and each other.We welcome and celebrate diversity, embracing people of all backgrounds, faiths, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Inclusion is at the heart of who we are and how we work.Other BenefitsAnnual pay increasesOpportunities for ongoing professional developmentOptions to purchase additional annual leaveTo view a detailed position description and to apply please visit: https://careers.glch.org.au/Applications are to include a cover letter and a resume (including 2 professional referees). Applications will be assessed as they come in.
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