Lead Little Learners. Mentor Your Team. Join Our Casual Pool.

Njernda Aboriginal Corporation is building a casual pool of Diploma-qualified Advanced Educators at Berrimba Childcare Centre, to back-fill staff when training, absent or on leave. You'll support the Lead Educator to implement the room's program and routine, while mentoring Certificate III educators and students, and stepping into a leadership role when needed.

Reporting to the Early Years Manager, you'll work alongside the Assistant Coordinator and the Berrimba Childcare Centre team, stepping in across rooms as needed.

Responsibilities

- Independently plan, implement and evaluate an age-appropriate program in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)
- Lead and coordinate the daily routine of a room, including supervising Certificate III educators and volunteers
- Ensure the provision and maintenance of a rich, protected and actively supervised learning environment
- Mentor, guide and support less experienced staff and students on placement
- Record, document and interpret children's learning and development to inform program planning
- Build responsive relationships with families and specialist services, communicating sensitively around developmental concerns
- Demonstrate leadership in the absence of the Room Leader or Coordinator
- Work collaboratively with staff and management to create a culturally safe 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.

Remuneration & Benefits

$45.71 per hour (Children's Services Award, Level 5) + 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

Selection Criteria

- A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- First Aid Certificate, including anaphylaxis and asthma training
- A minimum of 12 months' experience within an education and care setting
- A minimum of 12 months' experience working with children aged 0–5 in long day care or early childhood
- Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work in a culturally safe and respectful manner with Aboriginal children, families and communities
- Sound understanding of child development theory and its practical application across all developmental domains
- Ability to lead and coordinate the daily routine of a room, including supervision of Certificate III educators and volunteers
- Skill in mentoring, guiding and supporting less experienced staff and students on placement
- Confidence in observing, documenting and interpreting children's learning to inform program planning
- Sound understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standard (NQS)
- Understanding of, and respect for, Aboriginal culture, and demonstrated ability to embed culturally safe and inclusive practice into programming
- Sound understanding of child safety principles, mandatory reporting obligations and related legislative requirements
- Skill in communicating sensitively and professionally with families, including around developmental concerns
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and demonstrate leadership in the absence of the Room Leader or Coordinator
- Desirable: A demonstrated interest in further study or upskilling.
- 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

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📌 Early Years Advanced Educator (Diploma) (Echuca)
🏢 Njernda Aboriginal
📍 Echuca