Job Description

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- Exciting opportunities for experienced Diploma-qualified early childhood professionals
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- One permanent full-time opportunity and one temporary full-time opportunity until May 2026
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- Join Moonee Valley's largest long day care and integrated kindergarten service, based in Keilor East, and help shape positive outcomes for children and families
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- Competitive salary in line with Council Band 4, commencing at $39.90 per hour plus 12% superannuation
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The Opportunity

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We are seeking two passionate and experienced Diploma-qualified educators to join our largest long day care and integrated kindergarten service in Keilor East, with one permanent full-time position and one temporary full time position available until May 2026.

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This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a well-established early years' service that provides education and care for children from infancy through to kindergarten. As part of a collaborative team, you will play an important role in supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing through engaging play-based experiences, responsive interactions and strong partnerships with families.

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Working alongside Early Childhood Teachers and fellow educators, you will contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow and thrive.

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In this role, you will:

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- Support the planning, implementation and evaluation of engaging, play-based learning programs
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- Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues
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- Use intentional teaching strategies to support children's learning, development and wellbeing
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- Contribute to curriculum planning, documentation, assessment and reflective practice
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- Provide leadership and guidance within the learning environment and support best practice across the team
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- Work in accordance with the Child Safe Standards, National Quality Framework and approved learning frameworks
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- Foster inclusive environments that promote children's sense of belonging, participation and confidence
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- Support high-quality education and care practices across the service
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About You

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- Diploma of Children's Services (or equivalent) recognised by the Department of Education
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- Experience working within long day care or early childhood education settings
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- Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework and Child Safe Standards
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- Ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships with children, families and colleagues
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- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and support educator practice
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- Strong communication, organisational and reflective practice skills
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- Passion for inclusive, child-centred and culturally responsive education
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You will also hold:

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- Current Working with Children Check
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- First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis Management and Emergency Asthma Management qualifications
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- Protecting Children: Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector training
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- National Child Safety Training (Modules 1 and 2)
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Why Join Us?

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- Join Moonee Valley's largest long day care and integrated kindergarten service
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- Work alongside experienced and passionate early childhood professionals
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- Build rewarding relationships with children and families across the early years journey
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- Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
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- Enjoy the benefits of working within local government, including generous employment conditions
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- Be part of a service that values inclusion, collaboration and excellence in early childhood education
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📌 Early Childhood Educator Diploma (Victoria)
🏢 Moonee Valley City Council
📍 Victoria