Early Childhood Educator Diploma

Reference number: 10718

Closing date: 11:00pm, Sunday 20 July 2025

Submit your application now to work within one of our long day care centres and partner with children and their families to support and enhance children's learning.

• Multiple permanent full-time opportunities available
• Roles currently based in Essendon, with yearly location changes based on community need and growth
• BAND 4, salary commencing at $38.73 per hour plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with experience)
• Submit your application now to secure a position in one of our friendly and enthusiastic teams

The opportunity

Working with this team of committed educators, your responsibilities include:

• Working according to the Child Safe Standards, National Quality Framework and curriculum frameworks.
• Working in collaboration with the team to plan and implement play-based programs.
• Documenting children's learning, development, interest and abilities, including setting individual and group goals.
• Initiating and promoting warm and intentional interactions with children as a key learning strategy.
• Contributing to the development and delivery of curriculums within the learning program.
• Dedicated non-contact time with mentoring available to ensure thoughtful and purposeful programming

About You

• Diploma of Children's Services or equivalent, as recognised by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and in accordance with the Education and Care National Law Act 2010 & the Education and Care National Services Regulations 2011.
• Relevant experience working in children's services in line with Child Safe Standards, National Quality Framework and curriculum frameworks.
• Demonstrated understanding of Victoria's Child Safe Standards.
• Ability to self-manage work requirements in liaison with centre leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other early childhood educators, to provide appropriate culturally sensitive and inclusive educational programs.
• Hold a current and valid, or willingness to obtain: Working with Children's Check, First Aid Level 2, CPR Certificate, Anaphylaxis Management and Emergency Asthma Management certificates.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Michelle Drill, Early Years Regional Team Leader on (03) 9243 9197.