WHY WORK FOR GOWRIE VICTORIA?
Gowrie Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation, established in 1939, committed to our purpose of championing excellence in early childhood education and care.
Gowrie is a forward-thinking early learning organisation with a thriving culture. Currently, our services include:
- Children’s programs located at Carlton North, Docklands, Broadmeadows, Yarraville, Carlton Learning Precinct and Docklands Kinder located at the new Docklands Primary School. We provide education and care for over 800 children and their families.
- A Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3900) that delivers nationally recognised qualifications in early childhood education and care.
- Professional learning programs for early childhood professionals that focus on coaching, mentoring and tailor-made training.
What we offer
We pride ourselves on our unique and engaging working environment. Our employee engagement levels are in the top 10% for care-based organisations, and 80% of our employees rate Gowrie as a truly great place to work.
- Targeted, holistic professional development, organisational conferences and social events.
- An innovative staffing structure that allows teams to have flexible time off the floor for planning, regular outings, and the chance to participate in communities of practice and other development programs.
- We actively work with universities and other partners to further our research and continuously improve practice for ourselves and the sector.
- Market competitive remuneration, 15 days personal leave and regular RDOs (these apply to certain fulltime roles only)
CURRENT VACANCIES
We are currently recruiting for full and part-time, term time only Early Childhood Educators who will contribute to the implementation of a high-quality early learning program by demonstrating initiative, completing tasks with minimal supervision and role modelling professional practice reflective of Gowrie Victoria’s purpose, philosophy, and values.
In this role you’ll be supported by an experienced and close-knit team, and you’ll have the freedom to try new ideas in a small environment full of passionate and like-minded people.
About You
- A Cert III or Diploma qualification in ECEC or equivalent
- Knowledge of the NQF and approved learning frameworks
- 12 months work experience in early childhood (preferred) in implementing programs that are inclusive and respond to the interests, strengths and learning needs of individual children
- An ability to articulate your role as an Early Childhood Educator in line with the EYLF Belonging, Being and Becoming
- An ability to work effectively in a team and engage in critical reflection
To Apply:
For more information and to apply for this positions, please click on these links:
- Full time position – https://www.seek.com.au/job/59135390
- Part time positions – https://www.seek.com.au/job/59135521
View the position description here:
- Cert III – View the position description here: PD Early Childhood Educator (CERT III)
- Diploma – View the position description here: PD Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)
About the role
We are currently recruiting for Casual Early Childhood Educators (Cert III or Diploma) to work at our Gowrie Victoria service in Seafarer Lane, Docklands (known as Gowrie @ The Harbour). The Harbour is a 150-place service operating nine rooms (6 weeks to 5 years) including two integrated kinder programs.
In this role you’ll be supported by an experienced and close-knit team and you will contribute to the implementation of a high-quality early learning program by demonstrating initiative, completing tasks with minimal supervision and role modelling professional practice reflective of Gowrie Victoria’s purpose, philosophy, and values.
About You
You’ll bring to the role:
- A Cert III or Diploma qualification in ECEC or equivalent
- Knowledge of the NQF and approved learning frameworks
- 12 months work experience in early childhood (preferred) in implementing programs that are inclusive and respond to the interests, strengths and learning needs of individual children
- An ability to articulate your role as an Early Childhood Educator in line with the EYLF Belonging, Being and Becoming
- An ability to work effectively in a team and engage in critical reflection
To Apply:
For more information and to apply for this position, please click on this link: https://www.seek.com.au/job/59083868
Cert III – View the position description here: PD Early Childhood Educator (CERT III)
Diploma – View the position description here: PD Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)
We are searching for a part time Kitchen Assistant at our Yarraville service to work with our Kitchen Supervisor supporting the day-to-day operations, planning the menu, meal preparation, ensuring dietary requirements are being met and allergies are managed. When the Kitchen Supervisor is not rostered you are required to work autonomously and will be responsible for all kitchen duties.
About You
You will have previous experience in a busy commercial kitchen catering for large groups of people and the demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. You will also have a nationally recognised qualification in cooking (desirable), a current Food Handling Certificate and a Working knowledge of the Victorian Food Act 1984.
To Apply:
For more information and to apply for this positions, please click on this link: https://www.seek.com.au/job/59133675
View the position description here: Kitchen Assistant Position Description
Are you interested in working for a values-based not-for-profit that positively impacts the education of children? Are you an IT Business Analyst looking for a diverse role that provides autonomy, flexibility and opportunity to make a real impact? If this sounds like you, our new Business Analyst role could be just what you’ve been looking for.
Reporting to the Executive Manager – Commercial, our new Business Analyst will play a critical role in ensuring that our IT systems and platforms are fit for purpose. You’ll partner with both internal and external stakeholders to lead and implement a broad range of IT initiatives as part of enabling the delivery of Gowrie Victoria’s strategy. You’ll have a key focus on delivering projects and outcomes, but will also manage relationships with our external IT vendors and oversee IT governance. Gowrie Victoria has six locations across Melbourne, so there is flexibility where you can be based. We also have hybrid working arrangements, so you can work from home for part of the week as well
About you
At Gowrie, we’re passionate about getting the right people onboard who will help us to grow and improve our organisation.
This role would suit an established IT Business Analyst with a proven background in project management and experience partnering with stakeholders to deliver a range of initiatives. You’ll also need to be comfortable working autonomously and owning and driving forward organisational-wide projects and initiatives to deliver key outcomes.
To Apply:
For more information and to apply for this position, please click on this link: https://www.seek.com.au/job/59022740
View the position description here: PD Business Analyst
Ready to start your career in Early Childhood?
Whether you’ve recently left school, looking for a new career or returning to the workforce, our traineeship program will really set you up for a fun and rewarding new career.
As a trainee, you will work alongside experienced educators, learn on the job, and earn while you learn. You will attend a Gowrie class in Melbourne one day a week to complete your Certificate III, and work at an early learning service close to home the other four days.
To give you the best start in your new career, the Early Childhood Traineeship Program includes being guided by a mentor at your early learning service and supported by a Gowrie facilitator who will ensure you learn the theory and can apply it in your day-to-day work.
The Victorian early childhood sector is growing, with career opportunities available across the state. There’s no better time to join a sector that is in high demand with potential for career growth.
About you
You don’t need experience in early childhood. Our Early Childhood Traineeship Program is for positive people who are reliable team players, who are committed to their new career and will put in the time to attend class and complete self-paced study.
Why Gowrie?
We’re specialists in training educators and providing professional learning to the Early Childhood sector. Our classes are small and at our early learning service in Docklands, which means you’ll be immersed in high quality early learning every day of your traineeship.
This Early Childhood Traineeship Program is supported by the Victorian Department of Education & Training to enable more trainees to have a strong foundation as they embark on a new career in early childhood.
Ready to become a trainee and start your new career?
Our next team of trainees starting soon. Please click on the link to visit our Early Childhood Traineeship Program for more information including funding eligibility and support available. Fill out the form and tell us more about yourself.
Do you have more questions? Contact Jenny on 1300 446 974 or jennyc@gowrievictoria.org.au
Gowrie Victoria is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3900)
Interested in other roles at Gowrie Victoria?
If you would like to submit your CV for future vacancies at Gowrie Victoria, please email Recruitment@GowrieVictoria.org.au with a covering letter which includes the following information:
- Your name
- Contact details – Phone and email please
- Position that you would be interested in eg Early Childhood Educator, Leadership Support, Room leader or Early Childhood Teacher, Education Leader or Management position
- Employment status – full time, part time or casual
We look forward to hearing from you.
