Job Description

Qualified Educator

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Location: South Melbourne

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Advertisement Open Date: 26-Aug-2026

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Advertisement Closing Date: 16-Sep-2026

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About this role

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Qualified Educator (Certificate III)

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Before I can write my name, I know who makes me feel safe.

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I know the person who smiles when I come in.

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The person who gets down low so I can see their face.

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The person who helps when my tower falls down, my shoes are on the wrong feet, or my feelings feel too big.

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I know who helps me feel safe enough to run, climb, paint, sing, ask questions, make friends and try again.

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Some days I want to be a dinosaur.

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Some days I need a kind word before I am ready to play.

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At Only About Children South Melbourne, that person could be you.

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We're looking for a warm, professional and committed Qualified Educator (Certificate III) to join our team.

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About our South Melbourne campus

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At South Melbourne, my day feels special because my campus has a story. I arrive at an old train station building on Ferrars Street, close to trams, buses, schools and the city. The campus feels full of character and has been trusted for a long time.

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I learn in nursery, toddler and kindergarten spaces, with a strong two-year school readiness program as I grow. Outside, I can climb, explore sandpits, discover the bamboo forest and notice the worm farm. This is where I can build independence, confidence and trust, while feeling part of a campus with history, community and heart.

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You're The Difference

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At OAC, they say You're The Difference.

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I think that means you help my day feel safe,



happy and full of things to discover. Because of you, I can be curious, brave, messy and proud when I try something new.

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You may call it early learning. For me, it is my world getting bigger, one safe and happy moment at a time.

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About the role

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In this role, you help me and my friends feel safe enough to play, rest, wonder and grow.

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You notice what makes my eyes light up, like bugs, blocks, books, water, music, painting or pretend play, and turn those sparks into learning.

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What you'll do

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- My room feels safest when you create calm routines, thoughtful play and time to explore with confidence.
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- My learning grows when you follow my curiosity, from stories and blocks to paint, nature, music and pretend play.
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- My progress becomes visible when you notice what I try, enjoy and learn, then help share that story.
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- My imagination stretches when you set up spaces where I can move, build, dig, dance, create and try again.
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- My family feels connected when you share my day with warmth, care and professionalism.
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What you'll bring

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- A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
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- Experience helping young children learn, play and feel safe in their own way.
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- Understanding of child development, the EYLF and NQF.
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- First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.
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- Warm communication with children, families and your team.
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- Deep care for my safety, wellbeing, voice and inclusion.
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- A Working with Children Check and relevant clearance.
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What we offer

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- OAC helps you feel valued for the difference you make, with above award pay, worker retention payment and recognition programs.
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- Your family matters too, with up to 50% childcare discount for eligible team members, paid parental leave and salary sacrifice options.
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- Professional development, Grow Curriculum training and expert-led sessions help you bring fresh ideas into my day.
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- Study support, paid study leave where eligible and campus pathways help your career keep growing.
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- OAC Rewards, Wellbeing Days, TELUS Health EAP and digital wellbeing resources help support life inside and outside work.
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- When you feel supported, I feel it in the way my room feels safe, happy and ready to explore.
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Child safety and inclusion

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I need to feel safe before I can learn, play and grow.

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At OAC, child safety comes first. There is zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. Everyone who joins the team must help create a secure, nurturing and inclusive place where children have a voice, feel safe, and are valued and respected.

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You will need to complete all required working with children, background and compliance checks. OAC welcomes people from all backgrounds who share this commitment.

📌 Qualified Educator (Victoria)
🏢 Only About Children Springboard
📍 Victoria