Job Description

Early Years Qualified Educator (Certificate III)

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Support the participation of children with extra needs in the program

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

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Assist in supporting, mentoring and supervising student placements

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

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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.

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

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Flexible casual hours across our Berrimba Childcare Centre rooms

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Generous salary packaging benefits (not-for-profit)





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Victorian Ambulance Membership reimbursement (for you and your family)

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Supportive team environment and access to supervision

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