Early Years Qualified Educator (Certificate III)

Support Little Learners. Grow Your Career. Join Our Casual Team.

Njernda Aboriginal Corporation is building a casual pool of Certificate III qualified Educators at Berrimba Childcare Centre, to back-fill staff when training, absent or on leave. You’ll support Room Leaders to implement age-appropriate developmental programs, helping create a culturally safe environment where children and families feel supported.

Reporting to the Early Years Manager, you’ll work alongside Room Leaders and the Berrimba Childcare Centre team, stepping in across rooms as needed.

Assist Room Leaders to implement an age-appropriate developmental program based on children’s individual interests and needs, using the Early Years Learning Framework

Ensure the provision and maintenance of a rich, safe and actively supervised learning environment

Prepare and supervise play and learning activities, and guide positive social interactions between children

Record and maintain observations catering for each child’s individual interests and developmental needs

Support the participation of children with extra needs in the program

Help build responsive relationships with families and specialist services to share children’s learning and development

Assist in supporting, mentoring and supervising student placements

Work collaboratively with staff and management to create a culturally secure environment for families and children

At Njernda Aboriginal Corporation you’ll be part of a values-driven, community-controlled organisation, guided by our values of Respect, Accountability, Resilience, Advocacy and Cultural Sensitivity.

$40.59 per hour (Children’s Services Award, Level 3) + Super

Flexible casual hours across our Berrimba Childcare Centre rooms





Generous salary packaging benefits (not-for-profit)

Victorian Ambulance Membership reimbursement (for you and your family)

Supportive team environment and access to supervision

- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certification
- Demonstrated experience working in an early childhood service
- Understanding of and respect for Aboriginal culture, and a commitment to supporting culturally safe practices for Aboriginal children and families
- Understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Ability to support children’s physical, emotional and social wellbeing
- Confidence in supervising children during play, meals, rest and transitions
- Skill in engaging children in age-appropriate, play-based learning activities
- Understanding of developmental milestones in early childhood
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to work under the guidance of Diploma-qualified educators or the Room Leader
- Understanding and application of hygiene practices, including nappy changing and meal assistance
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children and families
- Sound understanding of child safety principles and mandatory reporting obligations
- Desirable: A demonstrated interest in further study or upskilling (e.g. working towards a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care), and the ability to contribute to educational documentation under guidance.
- Current and valid Victorian Working with Children Check
- National Police Check
- Current and valid full Victorian Driver's Licence
- Eligibility to work in Australia
- Vaccination status and pre-employment screening in line with Njernda's policies and procedures

We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about you.

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📌 Early Years Qualified Educator (Certificate III) (Echuca)
🏢 Njernda Aboriginal
📍 Echuca