Eureka Community Kindergarten Association (ECKA) is a trusted for-purpose employer with a long history of delivering high-quality education to Ballarat and surrounding regional areas. We offer above-Award conditions, leave during all school holidays and scheduled salary increase in early 2026.
With the introduction of pre-prep, we’re increasing kindergarten delivery and we need highly skilled and passionate staff to support our expansion.
At ECKA, our purpose, enriching children’s lives through learning, is at the heart of everything we do. We reinvest in our people and programs to create the best possible outcomes for children, families and the communities we serve. At ECKA our employees are supported to prioritise professional development whilst promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Our employees feel supported to grow. We invest in coaching, leadership development, mentoring and high-quality training because we believe that empowered and skilled educators make the biggest impact in children’s learning.
Do you have a Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Care?
Are you seeking a workplace where values and practice align?
Do you value a culture of growth, learning and professional excellence?
If you answered yes, we’d love to hear from you.
ABOUT YOU:
To be considered, you must meet the following criteria:
- Qualified Early Childhood Educator or Teacher with current WWCC or VIT
- Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to provide high quality education and care experiences in accordance with the National Quality Framework (NQF).
- Demonstrated passion for Early Childhood Education where you approach your work with positivity and a sense of possibility
- Demonstrated high level communication skills to ensure kind and co-operative relationships with staff, families, and community.
HOW TO APPLY:
Upload your resume and cover letter outlining which ECKA services you are interested in.
You can find all ECKA services listed here: https://ecka.org.au/centres/
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please contact our People and Culture team by emailing employment@ecka.org.au.
Please note, we will be assessing applications on a need by need basis, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
