Deep Creek Childcare Centre is a community-based, not-for-profit early learning service located in Doncaster East. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children feel secure, valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential.

We believe every child has the right to feel safe at all times. Deep Creek Childcare Centre has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children. We actively implement the Victorian Child Protected Standards and foster a culture where children are respected, listened to, and protected from harm.

Key ResponsibilitiesEducation and Care

- Provide responsive, respectful, and nurturing care to all children.
- Build secure, positive, and respectful relationships with children and their families.
- Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs based on children's interests, strengths, and developmental needs.
- Promote children's learning through play-based experiences.
- Observe, document, and contribute to children's learning and development.
- Support children's emotional wellbeing, self-help skills, independence, and confidence.

Child Safety and Wellbeing
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to child safety and children's rights.
- Promote a culture where children feel safe, respected, valued, and empowered.
- Understand and comply with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
- Immediately report any concerns relating to child safety or wellbeing in accordance with legislative requirements and Centre policies.




- Participate in child safety training and ongoing professional development.
- Ensure all interactions with children uphold their dignity, privacy, and rights.

Health and Safety
- Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic learning environment.
- Follow all Centre policies relating to supervision, incident management, infection control, medication administration, sleep and rest, and emergency procedures.
- Conduct regular safety checks and contribute to risk assessments.
- Ensure children are actively supervised at all times.

Family Partnerships
- Build respectful and collaborative relationships with families.
- Communicate professionally with parents regarding children's learning, wellbeing, and daily experiences.
- Respect family diversity, culture, beliefs, and values.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and colleagues.

Teamwork
- Work collaboratively with all educators to maintain a positive workplace culture.
- Attend staff meetings, professional development, and training sessions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and a willingness to contribute to the Centre's goals.

Documentation
- Contribute to children's observations and learning documentation.
- Assist in maintaining accurate records as required by legislation.
- Complete required documentation in a timely and professional manner.

Pay: $38.50 – $40.00 per hour

Benefits

- Employee mentoring program
- Free food
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid visa to work in Australia?

Education:
- Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:
- Early childhood education: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Diploma Educator (Doncaster East)
🏢 Deep Creek Child Care Centre
📍 Doncaster East