Early Childhood Teacher (Fixed Term Vacancies)

We are seeking a passionate and qualified Teachers for, fixed-term positions. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality education and care, fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where children feel supported to learn, grow, and thrive. This role offers the chance to contribute to a collaborative and committed teaching team, make a meaningful impact during the contract period, and potentially explore future ongoing opportunities within the service.

Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victoria’s last great story of growth.

Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country, we’re renowned for our scenic beauty that’s rich in both history and heritage. We’re home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs.

Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opening for Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant.

About the role

Council offers teachers ongoing professional development opportunities and workplace flexibility within a supportive and innovative work environment. Our progressive wrap around leadership and support structure is provided across all services, enabling pedagogy support, onsite practical guidance and backfill opportunities to support teacher workload and professional development and collaboration.

Teams have access to a range of ongoing benefits designed to align with Councils ‘One Mitchell’ philosophy.

Professional development and holistic support are key at Mitchell, maximising School Readiness Funding, innovative and collective planning, and offering a broad range of training to meet individual needs and build collective capacity.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an Early Childhood Teacher who is motivated, nurturing, and enthusiastic, committed to delivering high-quality education and care. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment that values wellbeing, advocacy, and excellence, and will make a meaningful impact during the contract period, with potential for future opportunities.

As a valued member of the Children's Services team, our ideal candidate will be a skilled and qualified professional who can demonstrate:

• thorough knowledge of the needs of young children, the community, families and the principles of early childhood education.
• an ability to deliver and embed the National Quality Standards into programming with a commitment to best practice.
• experience in developing and implementing developmentally appropriate kindergarten and pre prep programs for children.
• excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• have current knowledge and understanding of the Child Safe Standards (CCYP), Information Sharing and MARAM reforms
• Early Childhood Teaching Qualification as approved by ACECQA and recognised under the National Law.
• Up to date First Aid skills and hold a current HLTAID012 certificate – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

Salaries are pro-rata and dependent on qualifications and experience as per the Early Education Employees Agreement 2020 (EEEA).

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Further information  

For more information about this role please contact the Children’s Services Team on 03 5734 6200.

Please note: Mitchell Shire Council are a Child Safe Organisation, the successful applicant/s will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check prior to commencement and also complete Mandatory Reporting and MARAM reform training and awareness of the Child Safe Standards.

Applications close at 5pm Friday 9 January 2026.