Casual Educators

Casual
Position No: Various

Early Childhood Teacher - $42.52 - $73.70 per hour

Educator Diploma - $41.45 per hour

Educator Certificate 3 - $36.81 - $39.29 per hour

About the role

Do you hold an approved Early Childhood qualification and want the flexibility to choose when and where you work? Join our casual educator pool and help cover staff leave across our eight kindergartens in Kyneton, Woodend, Lancefield, Romsey, Riddells Creek, Macedon and Gisborne. Our kindergartens deliver high-quality programs for three and four-year-old children during school terms. We offer a variety of shifts, including full-day roles (8:00 am–4:30 pm), lunch break cover (2–3 hours), and additional assistant roles to suit service needs. Located in the beautiful Macedon Ranges, our services are part of a welcoming, community-focused organisation committed to providing exceptional early childhood education. We are a proud Child Safe Organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to creating safe, inclusive and respectful environments for every child.

About you

We are seeking passionate Early Childhood Educators who are committed to creating safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments where children can thrive. You will be patient, caring and enthusiastic about supporting children's learning and development, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues. The ideal candidate is adaptable, organised and committed to delivering high-quality early childhood education. Experience working with multi-age groups is highly regarded, and availability to work Thursdays would be an advantage.

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

• 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
• Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

Position Description Cert 3

Position Description Diploma

Position Description ECT

For further information contact Danielle Morrison, Early Years Recruitment and Retention Team Leader on [0448 650 670](tel:0448 650 670).

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 31 August 2026.

Closing Date: 21 August at 5:00pm.

To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume and a Cover letter ready to attach.

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at [email protected].

Direct applications only – Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.