Merri Community Childcare Centre and Kindergarten Inc.

Certificate III - Early Childhood Educator

Full time permanent ongoing position

Permanent Full‐time 9-day Fortnight (fortnightly Rostered day Off)

Community Based Not for Profit Centre with above award & pay conditions

Pay 16% above modern award

Merri Community Childcare Centre & Kindergarten Inc., known as Merri, is a parent-managed community-based childcare Centre and long daycare kindergarten offering 54 places. We cater to children aged from 6 months to 6 years, adhering to Department of Education (DET) guidelines with registered and funded three-year-old and four-year-old kindergarten programs.

Nestled in the inner northern suburbs of Melbourne, within the City of Darebin, Merri benefits from a supportive environment provided by the City of Darebin, which owns and maintains our premises. Operating 50 weeks per year, our hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except for public holidays and educator professional development days.

Merri is committed to high quality care for young children in a caring, supportive, nurturing & educational environment. Merri CCCK Inc is a child safe and equal opportunity employer that adheres to the Child Safe Standards and to the Reportable Conduct Scheme. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.

CHILD SAFE COMMITMENT

All children who come to Merri CCCK Inc have a right to feel and be safe. The welfare of the children in our care will always be our priority and we have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. We aim to create a child-safe and child-friendly environment where children feel safe, cared for and valued. For a full version of Our Commitment to Child Safety Statement to complement our Centre Philosophy please visit our website.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL ENJOY.

Working at an Exceeding Rated Centre

Working with above staff ratios

Fortnightly Rostered Day Off

Three hours of program planning with ECT

Fixed Shift

Excellent resources

On‐going training and development

A very supportive parent committee and Director

Working with a motivated and dedicated experienced team

Salary and Conditions in accordance with the Professional Community Standard 2025*(currently lodged with the FWC) – Level 3.1-3.3

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST HAVE.

An approved Early Childhood qualification (Certificate III in Children’s Services) as set out by the Education and Care Services National Regulations

Proficiency in English both written and oral

Previous experience working with children

Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework

Passion for Early Childhood Education & Care

Ability to work in Australia

Effective communication skills and excellent teamwork

A current Police check (not more than 6 months old)

A current Working with Children Check

Two recent referees (1 must be most current or current employer)

Level 2 First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis Certificate, Asthma Certificate

All applicants must address the key selection criteria as stated in the Position Description/Applicant Information. Please note that only applications that attach a cover letter and resume will be short listed and contacted for an interview.

APPLICATIONS

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

Visit our website www.merriccc.com.au for more information.

Interested applicants are more than welcome make a time to visit the Centre prior to applying.

All applicants must provide the following.

A detailed cover letter addressing the key selection criteria as stated in the Position Description.

A resume.

Contact details of at least two current referees (most current employer and one other)

Please note that only applications that attach a cover letter and resume will be short listed and contacted for an interview.

Please address, post, or drop off your application to.

Attention: President

Merri Community Childcare Centre & Kindergarten Inc.

313 St Georges Road Thornbury Vic 3071

Please no agencies