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Permanent Educator

  • 495632
  • Bendigo Region, VIC
  • Childcare Educator
  • Contract
  • Permanent Part time
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Permanent Educator | Bendigo South 

🌟About the Role

We’re seeking a passionate and adaptable Permanent Educator to join our Bendigo South centre on a 6 month maternity leave contract. This role supports our nursery room, contributing to a warm and engaging learning environment where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to learn.

As part of the Journey family, you’ll work collaboratively with your team and Centre Leadership to deliver high‑quality early learning experiences. You’ll be supported to grow your skills, strengthen your practice, and feel confident in a positive, values‑led workplace.

🌈 Key Responsibilities

  • Support daily nursery routines (sleep, feeding, nappy changes, transitions)
  • Provide warm, responsive, child‑led care
  • Create sensory‑rich, age‑appropriate learning experiences
  • Observe and document children’s strengths, interests and development
  • Maintain high health, hygiene and safety standards at all times
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with families
  • Work collaboratively with your team to maintain a joyful, supportive environment
  • Uphold Journey’s high safeguarding and child protection standards

❤️ About You

  • ACECQA‑recognised Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education
  • Passionate about early development and creating secure attachments
  • Strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative team culture
  • Confident in active supervision and maintaining safe environments
  • Holds current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
  • Warm, patient and committed to high‑quality practice

🏡 About Journey Bendigo South

Our purpose‑built centre offers beautifully designed indoor learning spaces and natural outdoor environments that spark curiosity and encourage exploration. We are a supportive, collaborative team passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space where every child can thrive.

🌟 Why You’ll Love Journey

  • 80% off childcare discounts*
  • Educator Worker Retention Payment (EWRP)
  • Ongoing professional development & clear career pathways
  • Paid birthday leave
  • Work anniversary recognition
  • Mental Health First Aid & Employee Assistance Program
  • Retail & lifestyle staff discounts
  •  High‑quality resources and beautiful environments
    *Terms and conditions apply.

At Journey, the safety and wellbeing of every child comes first. We follow our Commitment to Safeguarding Children and the See, Act, Tell framework to prevent, recognise and respond to harm—ensuring every child is safe, secure and protected every day.

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