Casual Early Childhood Educators

• Early Childhood Educators- Cert III- Starting from $32.78 - $35.40 hourly rate + Super
• Early Childhood Educators- Diploma- Starting from $35.91 to $38.64 hourly rate + Super

Are you looking to join an organisation that values the meaningful work that you do as an early childhood educator?

Yarra City Council Children’s Services are seeking dedicated educators for our Long Day Care and Kindergarten programs in Richmond, Fitzroy, Collingwood and North Carlton.

To find out more about our Long Day Care Centres, Occasional Care programs and Kindergartens visit us on https://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/services/family-and-children

At City of Yarra

• We champion inclusion, equity and respect.
• We use progressive routines throughout the day and implement an indoor/outdoor program to respond to the needs of individual children.
• We create innovative indoor and outdoor learning environments that provide children with opportunities to explore, experiment, create, take risks and play.
• Our Educators facilitate children’s play, weaving the children’s emerging interests with our professional expertise to create meaningful experiences and learning.
• We support children’s social and emotional learning and understand the protective impact of this support for children’s life-long mental health.

To learn more about us you can watch our video HERE.

To be successful in this position applicants should:

• Be curious, open minded and be eager to develop their skills as a life-long learner themselves.
• Share Yarra’s values of respect, accountability and courage.
• Be a clear communicator, who can collaborate, support and share their ideas positively within a team.
• Show initiative and manage their time well.
• Understand diversity and practice inclusion and acceptance in all their interactions.
• Practice environmental sustainability in their work.
• Understand the importance of including Indigenous perspectives in education.

To be successful in this role, the following is required:

• Minimum qualification of Certificate 3 or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, (or equivalent)
• Up to date First Aid, CPR, EpiPen and Asthma Management qualifications
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Experience using Xplor (or similar online education platform) (desirable)
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate responsive routines and programs guided by the approved learning frameworks
• Current mandatory reporting training
• Team focused approach
• You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City of Yarra include:

• significantly above industry award wages.
• above standard non-contact time for all educators.
• exceptional professional development and career opportunities.

Yarra is a child safe organisation and as such you will understand the important role that educators play in protecting and advocating for children’s wellbeing.

Yarra City Council is an exciting and flexible organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture and diversity. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives and continually improve service to the community.

For further information, please see the position descriptions below or contact Carlos Cardenas, Early Years Workforce Supervisor at [email protected]

This advert will close on Sunday 03 August 2025 at 11:55pm. We will be processing applications are submitted and the advert may close earlier.

702440 Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III Position Description July 2025.pdf

100668 Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator Position Description - July 2025.pdf

In your application, please note that the selection panel will assess your CV against the technical skills, ability and qualifications of the Position Description as well as your optional cover letter.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check Assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.