Early Years Educators - Casuals
Job No:
MRSCEducators
Location:
Kyneton
Casual
Educator Teacher: $44.15 to $73.69 per hour inclusive of 25% casual loading, plus Super.
Educator Certificate 3: $35.14 to $37.78 per hour inclusive of 25% casual loading, plus Super.
Educator Diploma: $39.57 per hour inclusive of 25% casual loading, plus Super.
Position No: Various
About the role
Are you a qualified Early Childhood educator looking for flexible work options? Join our casual pool and choose the days that suit you best! You’ll help cover staff leave across our eight kindergartens in Kyneton, Woodend, Lancefield, Romsey, Riddells Creek, Macedon, and Gisborne, supporting high-quality programs for three and four-year-olds during school terms. Shifts start at 8:00 am and finish by 4:30 pm, with options for full-day or short lunch cover shifts (2–3 hours). In this role, you work with children, individuals with disabilities, or people who are vulnerable, and you will be expected to uphold our duty of care by reporting any concerns. We are a proud child-safe organisation with zero tolerance for abuse, committed to the highest standards in child safety through clear policies, procedures, and a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all. We are looking for applicants with availability of a minimum 3 days per week
About you
We’re looking for educators who are passionate about creating warm, engaging, and inclusive learning environments where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. The right candidate brings patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children. You’ll use your creativity to make learning fun and meaningful, while your strong communication skills will help you build positive relationships with families, colleagues, and the wider community. We value educators who are organised, flexible, and committed to continuous learning. A solid understanding of early childhood development and a focus on nurturing each child’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth are essential to this role. Experience working with mixed age groups is highly regarded.
Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council
At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives.
Staff Benefits
- Opportunities for career development and training
- Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
- Annual no cost flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
Position Descriptions
Educator Certificate 3
Educator Diploma
Educator Teacher
For further information contact Danielle Morrison, Early Years Recruitment and Retention Team Leader at DMorrison@mrsc.vic.gov.au or on 0448 650 670.
Interviews will be conducted the week commencing 22 September 2025.
Closing Date: Friday 19 September 2025 at 5:00pm.
To apply please click below and follow the prompts.
Please have a copy of your current Resume, Cover letter, Qualification, current first aid certificate and mandatory reporting certificate Training Portal ready to attach.
