Job Title: Casual Early Childhood Educators & Teachers (12+ Months Experience Required)

Salary field: Industry Standard rates apply

Job Summary:
Casual Early Childhood Educators and Teachers Wanted - Flexibility + Variety! Early Childhood + OSH Opportunities Available! ASAP Start | Inner Melbourne Suburbs

Are you an experienced Early Childhood Educator or Teacher with at least 12 months of industry experience (excluding placements) looking for flexibility, variety and the opportunity to work across high-quality services? We'd love to hear from you. Join Tradewind Australia's casual Early Years team and enjoy the flexibility to choose when and where you work while gaining experience across a variety of quality early learning services. If you're interested, you can also pick up Outside School Hours (OSH) shifts for additional variety and hours.

Why you'll love working with us:

- Choose when and where you work with genuine flexibility
- Work across a variety of high-quality Early Learning Centres
- Prospect to pick up OSH shifts for additional hours (optional)
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Early Years recruitment team
- Weekly pay and an easy-to-use app to manage your availability and shifts
- Opportunities to build relationships with leading services across Melbourne

You'll have:

- A minimum of 12 months' professional experience working in Early Childhood Education (excluding student placements)
- Experience working in long day care, kindergarten or similar early learning settings
- A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent), or a Bachelor degree or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education with current VIT registration
- A genuine passion for working with children and commitment to child safety
- Current WWCC (Or VIT), First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma,



Do Food Safely qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Mandatory Reporting and National Child Safety Training (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Flexibility and a proactive, positive attitude, willing to go above and beyond to make any day run as smoothly as possible
- Reliable transport to travel between services

Key duties:

- Engage with children in meaningful play-based learning activities
- Implement and contribute to the development of educational programs that are aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework
- Foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in your care, at all times
- Maintain accurate records of children's development and learning experiences where required
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with coworkers
- Assist with daily routines, as required by the service

Desired Skills & Experience:

- Passionate about early childhood education and care
- Confidence to work successfully with children from birth to school age
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to contribute wherever needed
- Ability to work effectively as part of any team
- Strong understanding of EYLF, VEDYLF and Child Safety Standards
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a casual capacity




- Commitment to ongoing professional development

Please note: This position is suitable for experienced educators with a minimum of 12 months' industry experience. We are not currently recruiting graduates or students for these casual roles.

Why work with Tradewind?
Tradewind Australia is a specialist, education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of educator for many schools and Early Learning Centres across the greater Melbourne / Victoria region. We have a strong reputation of providing high calibre staff with fantastic contract and casual opportunities and helping to pursue a rewarding career. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.

How to apply: To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the Early Years Team on

Commitment to Child Safety and Equal Opportunity Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. Our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct ensure a safe environment for all children, including those with a disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

All applicants will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including a Working with Children Check, and identity verification. We encourage candidates to highlight any experience working with diverse children and communities.

TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and those with lived experience. #SCR-rebecca-white

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📌 Experienced Early Childhood Educators and Teachers (Melbourne)
🏢 Tradewind Recruitment Australia
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