We're Hiring!
Permanent Educator
- 495940
- Ballarat Region, VIC
- Childcare Educator
- Permanent Part time
Permanent Educator | Lucas Rise
๐ About the Role
Weโre looking for a warm, adaptable, and reliable Permanent Educator to join our team at Journey Lucas Rise as a Float Educator. In this role, you'll support children across various age groups, creating engaging, play-based learning experiences while helping to maintain consistent routines and high-quality care throughout the centre.
As a Float Educator, no two days are the same. You'll build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues across the centre, stepping into different learning environments to support the needs of the team and children.
This is a permanent opportunity, working across Monday to Friday.
๐ฟ About Our Centre
Journey Lucas Rise is a vibrant and welcoming early learning centre where children are encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive through meaningful play and exploration.
Our purpose-built centre features engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments, supported by a passionate team committed to providing high-quality care and education. At Lucas Rise, you'll be part of a positive and collaborative culture where your contributions are valued, and professional growth is encouraged.
๐ฑ Key Responsibilities
- Support play-based learning aligned with the EYLF
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and educators
- Provide support across different age groups and learning environments
- Assist with daily routines and transitions throughout the centre
- Contribute to observations and documentation of children's learning
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment
- Work collaboratively with the Centre Leadership Team and educators
๐ About You
- Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (essential)
- Must have completed National Child Safety Training
- Previous experience working in an early childhood setting
- Flexible, adaptable, and confident supporting different age groups
- Warm, caring, and relationship-focused approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis (or willingness to obtain)
๐ฑ Growth & Development at Journey
Your growth matters. As an educator at Journey, you'll have access to:
- Journey Academy for ongoing training and development
- Mentoring and support from experienced leaders
- Opportunities to build confidence, capability, and future career pathways
- A culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and professional growth
๐ Why You'll Love Journey
- Educator Worker Retention Payments (EWRP)
- Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
- Mental Health First Aid & Employee Assistance Program
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- High-quality environments & supportive leadership
Safeguarding Commitment
At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We follow our Commitment to Safeguarding Children and the See, Act, Tell framework to ensure every child is safe, secure, and protected every day.