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, safe 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 & Perks
$***** 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
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