Coburg Children’s Centre (CCCI) welcomes staff, children and families from all abilities, family structures, cultures and faiths, and of all genders and sexualities. We are a child-safe organisation and have zero tolerance for child abuse. We are committed to keeping children safe by empowering children’s voices in our programs and by keeping staff education in the area of children’s safety current.
Our community acknowledges the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the unceded Land on which we meet, work, learn and play. We will empower children to become a voice of reconciliation for generations to come. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.

Find out more about our highly regarded, award winning, community based not-for-profit service here: www.coburgchildrenscentre.org.au

About the opportunity

• This position is for a permanent team member working either 4 days a week or full time. Full time staff work a 9-day fortnight, with a rotating day off every other week
• For the remainder of 2025, the opportunity is to work as a floating staff member with the option to express a preference to work with a specific age group and contribute to planning in 2026 and beyond
• Potential for career progression, including team leading opportunity in the future

About You

We know it’s hard to fit the full wish list that every employer is looking for. If you don’t meet them all, we understand that there is room to grow in role too. The essentials that you will bring are:

• Diploma qualified educator
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Desire to be part of our diverse and inclusive culture, sharing our values and sustainable philosophy.

What we offer

This is an enticing opportunity for the right person to work in a service which offers the following:

• Always working towards better working conditions:
• Multi-Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (MEBA)/Children’s Services (Modern Award) conditions apply. Services in the MEBA were recently granted a 10% pay rise, with a further 5% to come into effect in November 2025.

• Our employees consist of a diverse range of cultures, family structures, genders, sexualities and abilities, and we are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment
• Average tenure at the service is 7 years, with a number of current staff having worked here for 15 plus years

• Bush Kinder
• The Early Years Language Program (Auslan)
• Pentridge Community Garden and more

• We are located in a heritage listed building, re-fit for purpose with three nature based outdoor settings
• Very accessible via public transport
• In 2022, we were the recipient of the ‘Improving Access and Participation in Early Learning’ Victorian Early Years Award

• A stable environment where people want to work:
• Strong community connections:
• Quality working environment:

If you are committed to providing high quality care and education to children, led by a play responsive pedagogy, please email your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] or call Maria or Nese on 03 9354 7633 to discuss further. Position description available upon request.