Description:
Application Closing Date: 10/04/2025Lead an inclusive, developmentally appropriate kindergarten program that supports learning, promotes best practices, and reflects Mildura Rural City Council’s vision and values.
We're currently searching for a engaging and highly motivated Kindergarten Teacher to join our organisation in a full-time capacity
Position details
- Job Number: R2612
- Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 10 April 2025 - Early Childhood Teacher
- This is a full-time position, with the option to negotiate flexible working hours of at least 30 hours per week.
- Applicants may be eligible for up to $21,000 Department of Education Location Incentive
About the Opportunity
The role involves leading the development of an effective, inclusive kindergarten program that supports children's learning, is age-appropriate, and aligns with best practices and the vision of the Mildura Rural City Council.
What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:
- Hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education including registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an Early Childhood Teacher
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Early Years Learning and Development Framework, National Quality Standards, The Education and Care Services Law Act and Education and Care Services National Regulations is maintained and kept current.
- Hold suitable First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training that compiles with the requirements under the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010.
Salary and conditions
The position is based on Part D of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement and an attractive salary package ranging from $89,201 to $101,911 per annum plus statutory superannuation.
Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:
- Relocation Assistance available to support your move to the region, applicants may be eligible for up to $21,000 in relocation incentives.
- Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
- Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
- Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
- Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
- Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
- Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
- Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
- Active Social Clubs
Our region:
Come spoil yourself in a place that hasn’t been spoilt
Mildura Rural City is a diverse and vibrant part of the world. Often dubbed an oasis on the Murray River, the Mildura region presents an ideal lifestyle, where metropolitan convenience and connections are balanced with a relaxed regional pace, and it even has more sunny days than the Gold Coast!
Covering almost ten per cent of the state, our region has the largest geographical footprint of all Victorian local government areas.
We share borders with both New South Wales and South Australia, making the Mildura region a critical regional hub, that services an expanded population of some 100,000 people.
The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.
Only a short flight from two capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer, making Mildura the perfect place to call home.
Applying for this position
All applications must include:
- A completed Job Application Form
- A resume
- A covering letter
Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered
Want to know more?
Visit www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.
Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.