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Educator (Diploma or Certificate III)

Posted by Ripponlea Kindergarten on 21 Aug 2026

Organisation

Location

ST KILDA EAST, VIC

Position Type

Casual

Primary Role

Closing Date

18 Sep 2026

About the Centre/Service

Ripponlea Kindergarten is a not for profit, committee run, community kindergarten offering mixed age group sessions for up to 60 children. Our children play and learn in a peaceful and natural setting that is part of Ripponlea Primary School. We are an exceeding service in all seven quality areas and have above ratio staffing. On Mondays and Fridays we have an Italian teacher join us and we run a small group bush kinder session at Rippon Lea Estate in the afternoon on Thursdays and have a small group back at the kinder. We are strongly committed to sustainable practices and embedding Indigenous perspectives in our program. Ripponlea Kindergarten acknowledges the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land where we learn, play and work. We pay our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their Elders, past and present. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this job. Ripponlea Kindergarten is committed to creating a Child Safe environment.



Protecting children from harm and abuse is our absolute priority and embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all staff members.

Work Days of the Role

Weekdays

Description

We are looking for an experienced, qualified Cert III or Diploma Early Childhood Educator to fill a casual role for the remainder of 2026 with opportunity for an ongoing/ part time role in 2027. We offer excellent working conditions and flexibility to carry out planning at times that suit you, in a friendly and supportive setting. Hourly casual rate of pay is in line with the VECTEA 2020 award (and anticipated VECTEA 2026 award), currently between $40.59 to $45.71 (VECTEA levels).

This casual role may require you to cover lunch/tea breaks between 11.30 and 1.30, or full (or a part of) days between 8am and 4.30pm for a group of 24 x 4YOs, 24 x 3YOs or combination of 12 x 3YO and 12 x 4YOs. On any given day, you will be working with a qualified Teacher(ECT), and one or two Diploma qualified Educators.

Qualifications

Diploma Early Childhood or Certificate III Early Childhood

Requirements

WWCC

First Aid

Additional Requirements

It is expected that you are familiar with the VEYLDF, the newly updated EYLF 2.0 and Child Safe Standards and that you will work in accordance with the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 and Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010.

Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)

Contact Name

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ELAA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria and the nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. We recognise the significance of connections with place to the memories, traditions, cultures and the spiritual wellbeing of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We honour their wisdom, strength and resilience, and enduring traditional knowledge and educational practices passed from generation to generation.

ELAA is a place where all people are welcomed and supported.

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📌 Educator (Diploma or Certificate III) (City of Glen Eira)
🏢 Ripponlea Kindergarten
📍 City of Glen Eira