Location:
Abbotsford
Role type:
Full-time - Continuing
Department:
Student and Scholarly Services
Salary:
UOM 4 - $80,400 - $85,328 p.a. plus 17% super
Join a passionate team of Early Childhood professionals committed to quality teaching and learning,
collaboration
and professional growth
Investing in
you-
benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
Regarding
the Role
The University of Melbourne Early Learning Centre offers an exceptional early education for three and four-year old children in funded Kindergarten programs.
Our unique learning environment is situated in an historic setting near the Abbotsford Convent and holds a long history of excellence in early learning.
Woking in class teams, the Early Childhood Educators support the class teacher in planning and delivering an inquiry curriculum grounded in arts, Indigenous perspectives and learning in nature.
Who We Are Looking For
An enthusiastic, committed Diploma Educator with knowledge of contemporary early childhood practice who is able to nurture children and effectively facilitate learning.
You will
demonstrate
significant experience
or interest in inquiry learning, leading
an arts
education and learning in nature.
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be
a outstanding team
person, and hold a sound knowledge of child safety and regulatory compliance.
You will also have:
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Current First Aid, Mandatory Reporting certification and a Working
With
Children Check
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the relevant state and federal legislation.
For further information
regarding
responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
Resume




Cover Letter outlining your:
Philosophy and experience in early childhood education
Experience and interest leading an inquiry curriculum grounded in Indigenous Perspectives, arts education and learning in nature
This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.
Please note:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services
provides
student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
Early Childhood Education Services is
located
within Student and Scholarly Services at The University of Melbourne,
comprising
the Early Learning Centre, Abbotsford (90 places daily), Queensberry Children's Centre (96 places daily), and Swanston Street Children's
Centres
(40 places daily). These
centres
provide early childhood education for approximately 266 children aged 6 months to five years from the University and the surrounding community. The
centres
operate for a minimum of
48 weeks
per year and are open for 10 hours per day. The early childhood education staff team is comprised of approximately 60 staff working either full-time or part-time across the three
centres
.
What We Offer You!
In addition,



we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health, and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our advantages page!
About the University of Melbourne
We're
tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to
benefit
society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe
organisation
. We are committed to creating an inclusive and
equitable
workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and
have the opportunity to
thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We
are dedicated to providing
reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods
.
To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact K
im
Groizard on ***************
or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to
******
. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website:

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We
recognise
that reconciliation is central to our purpose. For more information, please visit our Reconciliation page.
Position Description:
JR-****** Early Childhood Educator Continuing PD
Applications close:
Tuesday 3 February ****, at *****PM
Melbourne time

📌 Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) (Melbourne)
🏢 University of Melbourne Employees, Location, Alumni
📍 Melbourne