Welcome to the Family Club

Do you have a passion for working with young children and creating a warm and nurturing environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the team at Melbourne University Family Club Co-Operative Children’s Centre as a Pre-Kinder Educator.

Our centre is unique in its approach, offering a homely and family-like environment that provides children with a sense of security and belonging. We believe that children learn best when they feel safe and loved, and our educators play a crucial role in creating this atmosphere. Programming throughout the centre is built on the foundation of supporting each child social and emotional well being and development, we believe this leads positive outcomes for a child and develops a love of learning.

Our team comprises of newly qualified members through to very long-term members with most of our current Educators working at The Family Club for 5-10 years, and some as long as 30 years! We value and employ highly trained educators who share our commitment to early childhood education.

One of the key factors that sets Melbourne University Family Club Childcare Centre apart is our commitment to providing high-quality care and education for young children. We understand that the early years of a child's life are crucial for their development and we take this responsibility seriously. We pride ourselves on exceeding the National Quality Standards.

The Melbourne University Family Club is a not-for-profit childcare centre offering long day care and kindergarten services. Our small, inclusive, proudly parent-led co-op on Cardigan Street in Carlton has been helping university and local community members combine career and family since 1965.

The Position

As a Diploma trained Educator in the Pre-Kinder room. You will be responsible for creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 2.5-3.5 years. You will work closely with our team of experienced educators to plan and implement a curriculum that promotes children's learning and development.

The position is initially for 7 months to cover an educators parental leave, but has the potential for extension if agreed by both parties.

MUFCC employs staff on The Professional Childcare Standard Agreement. We encourage a good work life balance, all Educators are paid 5% above the PCS award and work a 4 day week (68 hour fortnight).

Key responsibilities

Building positive relationships with children and families

Providing a safe and secure environment for children to explore and learn

Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences

Observing and documenting children's learning and development

Collaborating with colleagues and families to ensure continuity of care and education

Commencing as a Diploma Assistant with the opportunity to take on a Room Leadership role in 2024

Success Criteria

The successful candidate will have:

A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

A passion for working with young children and a commitment to their development and wellbeing

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A positive and enthusiastic attitude

The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Starting Date

8th or 15th July 2025.

Staff Benefits

At Melbourne University Family Club Childcare Centre, we are committed to supporting our team of dedicated educators. We understand that providing high-quality care and education requires a happy and healthy team, and we offer a range of staff benefits to support this, including:

Cooked lunches provided daily, Educators share meal times with children

A dedicated large staff room for breaks and relaxation

A dedicated educator planning room

Access to ongoing professional development opportunities

A competitive salary package with Educators employed on the Professional Community Standard Award with MUFCC wages paying 5% above the award ($35.66 an hour). With further wage increase due within the next two months.

A supportive, relaxed and collaborative team environment

Very good educator to child ratio which allows for personalised attention for each child (Our staff/child ratios exceed the minimum requirements set by the National Quality Standards, with ratios of 1:4 for children aged 0-2 years and 1:3 for children aged 2-3 years, 1:6 3-4 year old Kinder age, plus extra Educators, floating, supporting planning and breaks)

Opportunities for leadership and career development

Getting Here:

Easy access to public transport, we are a 2 minute walk from the Number 1 and 6 trams stop on Lygon/Elgin St. We are also a 5 minute walk to the University of Melbourne tram stop where all trams on Swanston St from Flinders St or Melbourne Central Station run to. The ride from Melbourne Central to Uni of Melb. is less than 10 minutes (many staff also enjoy the walk in the warmer months)

For further information:

Melbourne University Family Club Childcare Centre is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. You can find out more about us in our website, but nothing beats coming in person to get the true feel of our lovely centre.

If you share our values and believe that you would be a great fit for our team, please submit your application (including a CV and cover letter clearly indicating relevant experience with children 2-3 years) to:

C/- Mandy Kelly

Director
Melbourne University Family Club Co-operative
427 Cardigan St, Carlton. Victoria 3053
Ph: 03 9347 3518
www.familyclub.org.au
email:[email protected]