Early Childhood Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher

Permanent Part and Full Time Ongoing Positions - Up Full Time Hours Available

As per the EEEA plus 12% Superannuation

Location: Morwell, Moe, Churchill, Traralgon, and surrounds

Department: Family Services

Do you want to make an IMPACT?

We are looking for passionate Early Childhood Teachers to join our professional and dedicated Early Learning & Care team.

About the Role

Latrobe City's preschool facilities provide quality 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten programs to the Latrobe City community across 25 Early Learning & Care services.

In these roles, you will be responsible for facilitating the planning, preparation and delivery of programs to achieve outcomes consistent with the NQF and EYLF with support of your team. You will have the chance to directly influence and contribute to the early education of our smallest community members

Children are our primary focus, ensuring they are valued and supported to grow and develop in our safe and enriching environments.

Please note, location Incentives maybe available.

You will need:

• A tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education or other qualification deemed appropriate in accordance with legislation and current VIT.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in the supervision of staff and activities associated with the day-to-day operation of a Preschool service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with staff, volunteers, and parents.
• Demonstrated experience to develop, implement and interpret a detailed developmentally appropriate program.
• Sound knowledge of the regulatory and legislative environment that governs the operations of Preschool services.

Successful applicants are required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check.

Go Further at Latrobe City Council

A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.

Why work for us?

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

Work within a standalone sessional preschool environment which includes receiving remuneration throughout the school holiday periods, above award programming time allocated, and program and planning time can be conducted at a location suitable to you.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.

To apply

Visit www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers to submit your responses to the Key Selection Criteria. Applications to close 11:59PM Tuesday 31 March 2026.

Please note: Positions to commence at the end of January 2026.

For more information contact Nick Hodson Coordinator Early Learning & Care Preschoolson 0418 659 898 for a confidential discussion.

Child Safe Organisation

Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at IndigenousEmployment@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700.

We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.