Certificate III Early Childhood Educator - Fixed Contract 4 months
Merri Community Child Care & Kindergarten Inc - Thornbury VIC
Certificate III Early Childhood Educator Permanent Full-Time
Four Month Fixed Term Contract
9-Day Fortnight
Merri Community Childcare Centre & Kindergarten Inc is a 54-place parent-managed, community-based not-for-profit Childcare Centre and Kindergarten located in Thornbury, Victoria ****.
Merri is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where children feel secure, supported and inspired to learn.
As an Exceeding Rated Service, we are seeking a passionate, motivated and values-driven Diploma Qualified Educator (or above) to join our dedicated team in a permanent ongoing role commencing as soon as possible.
About the Role
As a Cert III Early Childhood Educator, you will:
Support the delivery of high-quality education and care in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
Build warm, respectful and collaborative relationships with children, families and colleagues
Create safe, engaging and inclusive learning environments that support children's learning and wellbeing
Observe, document and contribute to children's learning, development and educational programs
Actively contribute to a child-safe culture, including effective supervision, professional boundaries and secure practices
Work collaboratively with educators, families and leadership to achieve positive outcomes for children
Comply with all regulatory, safeguarding, reporting and professional obligations
Contribute to planning and programming for children aged 0-5 years (where applicable)
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:




Minimum an approved Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent (no working towards)
A genuine passion for working with children and families
Strong knowledge of child development, inclusive practice and the Early Years Learning Framework
The ability to observe, document and assess children's learning and development
Knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law **** and National Regulations ****
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience and strong organisational skills, initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and StoryPark (preferred)
A commitment to child safety, well-being and professional conduct
Reliability, sound judgement and alignment with our service values
The physical capacity to perform the responsibilities of a Qualified Educator
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
Approved Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualification in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations
Current Working with Children Check
Current Police Check (less than six months old)
Unrestricted working rights in Australia.
(Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position)
Two professional referees, including your current or most recent employer




Child Safety and Inclusion
Merri Community Childcare Centre & Kindergarten Inc is a Child Safe Organisation with zero tolerance for harm to children.
We are committed to promoting and protecting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.
All appointments are subject to:
Working with Children Check verification
Right to work in Australia verification (unrestricted)
Qualification checks
Police checks
Reference checks, including child-safe screening questions
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and applicants from diverse backgrounds.
What We Offer
Four-month contract Full-Time position with a 9-Day Fortnight
PCS **** (Professional Community Standard ****)
Working at an Exceeding Rated Centre
Above-ratio staffing levels
Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
Three hours of programming and planning time with your educator team (where applicable)
Rotating shifts
Excellent educational resources
Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities
A supportive and experienced leadership team
A highly engaged parent committee
Mentoring, supervision and clear professional expectations
Salary and conditions in accordance with the Professional Childcare Standards **** Agreement - Level 3
Applications Close: 28 August ****
Applicants must hold full and unrestricted working rights in Australia, including no restrictions on the number of hours they can work or the duration of their work eligibility.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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