About the role

We’re looking for a dedicated, nurturing and passionate Early Childhood Educator to join our team, with opportunities available for permanent part-time and casual employment. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference in children's early years, within a supportive, small-team setting where your contribution is seen and valued.

Key responsibilities

- Support a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment for children

- Help plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

- Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and team members

- Observe and document children's development and learning journeys

- Support compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and the National Quality Framework (NQF)

- Champion child safety, contributing to a culture of protection, inclusion, and well-being

- Work collaboratively within a reflective, close-knit team

- Support daily routines, including meals, rest times, and outdoor play

About you

- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent, or actively working towards)

- A solid understanding of and commitment to child safety and ethical practice

- Previous experience working with young children preferred, but not essential

- Understanding of the EYLF, National Quality Standards (NQS), and Child Safe Standards

- A genuine passion for early childhood education and a warm, patient nature

- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork





- A commitment to continuous improvement and reflective practice

- Current Working with Children Check, First Aid (HLTAID012), Foundations of Child Safe Training, Protect Mandatory Reporting Training (or willingness to obtain)

About us

We are a small, not-for-profit early learning Centre in Keysborough, dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0-6 years. We pride ourselves on being a warm, inclusive community where children, families, and educators are genuinely valued.

Our management team is highly supportive, actively promoting work-life balance and ongoing professional development, and we are deeply committed to upholding Child Safe Standards in all aspects of our service.

Benefits

- Supportive Management: Our leadership team is hands-on, approachable, and truly values your ideas and contributions

- Professional Growth: We actively promote and fund opportunities for professional development

- Work-Life Balance: We understand and respect the importance of balancing work with your personal life

- First Aid & CPR Training Provided

- Free and confidential access to Wisdom Wellbeing platform (our EAP)

- Paid birthday day off

- Paid team meetings and paid overtime

- Mentoring by the Centre leadership team

- Free on-site parking

- A stable, predictable roster within a family-oriented team culture

Our Safety Commitment

We believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.

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