Certificate III Educator (Mirboo North, Casual relief)

Start your early childhood career with the Y – where you’ll grow, learn and belong At Y Kinders, we believe every child has the right to access a quality early childhood education and care service that celebrates their individuality, community, and curiosity. Each of our services across Victoria reflects the unique community it belongs to — fostering a strong sense of belonging, connection, and identity. As part of Victoria’s largest Early Years Management provider, we’re proud to support over 93 services and 700+ educators across the state who inspire, nurture, and empower young learners every day. We’re now looking for casual Certificate III Educators — or someone who’s currently studying toward their qualification — to join our vibrant team and help create inspiring learning experiences for young children. There is potential for the role to move into a permanent part time role in the future Where you’ll work Mirboo North ELC is a small 40 place service co-existing on a shared site with Mirboo North Kindergarten, where some children attend both the ELC and kindergarten. It is owned by the St Andrew’s Uniting Church and managed by The Y. Nestled in the South Gippsland Shire, the service enjoys strong ties with the local community, regularly participating in community events. Situated next to the local library, the children enjoy weekly excursions for story time and other activities. The staff value the small the service they work in, developing strong relationships with families and children. Role details: Certificate III Educators (or actively working towards this qualification) Casual relief work (potential for part time work in the future) What You’ll Do As a valued member of our teaching team, you’ll:
- Support play-based learning programs that nurture each child’s growth and development
- Build warm, respectful relationships with children, families, and fellow educators
- Create safe, inclusive environments where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired
- Work collaboratively with your team to deliver exceptional education and care What You’ll Bring
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or actively studying toward it)
- A genuine interest in supporting children’s development and commitment to ongoing learning
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain)
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and reliability Why You’ll Love the Y
- We invest in you – with mentoring, study support, and on-the-job training opportunities
- A values-driven culture built on Belonging, Respect, Honesty, Nurturing, and Excellence
- Access to a wide network of services and career pathways across Victoria
- Supportive leaders and flexible work options Be part of something bigger — start your journey, Y Kinders. Apply Now! For more information about this role, please contact Leanne Kapetanovski on 0461 529 707 or via email About The Organisation Y Ballarat, including our Board of Directors are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People frameworks. Y Ballarat requires all applicants to undergo checks prior to commencement including, police checks, international police checks, WWCC and reference checks as a minimum. The Y Ballarat is a recognised Safeguarding Children and Young People organisation, independently reviewed by the ACF. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q5izr