Permanent Position at a Beautiful Inner City Centre - Only About Children South Melbourne

Are you an experienced educator looking to bring your skills, energy, and passion to a centre where your work truly matters?

At Only About Children South Melbourne, we're looking for a dedicated and confident Cert III or Diploma qualified Educator to join our team in a permanent full time role. This is a fantastic opportunity for an educator who's ready to step into an Exceeding centre and be part of a warm, professional team that's dedicated to creating the best start to life for every child.

Our South Melbourne campus has a strong sense of community, beautiful spaces, and a passionate team of educators who work closely together to support children and families every day.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Two paid wellbeing leave days each year (plus other extra leave options)

Access to our OAC Grow Curriculum - tailored to support your work in the room

Ongoing professional development via our OAC Academy

Clear career pathways and opportunities for further study

50% childcare discount for parents and grandparents

Celebrated milestones at 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10+ years of service

Above award salary and personalised growth plans

A collaborative, experienced team who will value your expertise

Only About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved!
This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026.

This payment is a well-deserved recognition of the dedication and expertise of our incredible educators. At the heart of everything we do is a belief that early childhood educators deserve to be valued, recognised, and supported because You Are Worth More.

What We're Looking For:

Cert III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care

Previous experience working in a long day care setting

A confident and capable approach to working with children and families

A team player who brings positivity, professionalism, and passion

A strong understanding of child safety and wellbeing

If you're ready to take the next step in your early childhood career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now, or get in touch with Josie at [email protected] for more information.

At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.

At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children