Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children and families?

We’re looking for amazing people to join the team at our Lightning Reef Early Learning Centre in Bendigo.

We’re recruiting for multiple full-time, part-time and casual childcare jobs which include:

  • Early childhood educators
  • Early childhood teachers
  • Room leaders

Childcare jobs at Lightning Reef Bendigo

About Lightning Reef Early Learning Centre

Lightning Reef ELC is a single storey 115-place centre, co-located with a primary school and maternal health rooms. Aligned with Y’s philosophy, our service prides itself on fostering and enhancing children’s learning through play, while also providing our community with high quality care and education.

If you are looking to make an impact in your career in early childhood education and want to embrace the diverse needs of the Lightning Reef community, and really make a difference for children and families - this job is for you!

The Centre is undergoing exciting change and will be introducing new models with a greater educator to child ratio to help meet the diverse needs of our community and best support the successful applicants.

With significant School Readiness Funding, we support our educators in providing exceptional education and care.

Centre hours: 6:30am – 6:00pm

Why work with us?

At Y Victoria we value our people.

Working for us means you’ll enjoy a great work-life balance, with benefits including:

  • Above award rates
  • 50% childcare discount
  • Individualised personal development plans
  • Supportive Centre Manager and Early Years Director (2IC and EL)
  • Opportunities for career development and growth across Children’s Programs and our wider organisation including Recreation, Camping, Youth Services and Kingswim
  • Free access to YMCA gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state, including Peter Krenz Leisure Centre in Eaglehawk
  • Free access to the Virtual Y for online health and wellness

How to apply

Apply now to express your interest.

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Got a question?

If you would like to learn more or discuss any of these roles, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor Lavanya Chandra who will be happy to answer your questions:

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