Full time role with the Student and Scholarly Services department.
Salary: UOM 4 - $80,400 - $85,328 p.a. plus 17% super.
What you will deliver
Design and implement inclusive, play-based programs aligned with the EYLF and National Quality Framework.
Observe, document and assess children's learning, using professional records to inform planning and evaluation.
Create safe, engaging learning environments, supervising children and meeting their wellbeing and care needs.
Collaborate with educators and leaders to reflect on pedagogy and improve teaching practice and outcomes.
Build respectful, inclusive relationships with families and colleagues, sharing information and advising centre management.
You may be a great fit if you
Hold an ACECQA-approved Diploma qualification and a current Employee Working with Children Check.
Bring at least two years' experience in early childhood education within regulated centre-based services.
Demonstrate ability to design, implement and evaluate programs aligned with EYLF and National Quality Standards.
Supervise and mentor educators or students, identifying strengths and improvement areas within your room.
Have detailed knowledge of relevant early childhood legislation, frameworks, child safety standards and food safety requirements.
Use strong IT and communication skills to maintain documentation and collaborate effectively with families and colleagues.
What we offer you
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
Supportive adaptable work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programmes such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning.
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender-affirmation leave and cultural leave.




Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Programme.
Your new team – Early Childhood Education Services
Early Childhood Education Services sits within Student and Scholarly Services and delivers university-affiliated early learning across three centres.
At Queensberry Children's Centre, you will join a dedicated team providing high-quality education and care for children from three months to five years.
The team values collaboration, reflective practice and inclusive relationships with families, offering you strong professional support and opportunities to contribute to continuous service improvement.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Inclusion & Diversity
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation.
The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout.
We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians.
Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at ******.
Eligibility & Compliance
You must have current valid work rights for Australia.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.
Application Deadline
Applications close Sunday the 13th of September at 11:55 PM; AEST.
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📌 Early Childhood Educator, Diploma (Melbourne)
🏢 University of Melbourne Employees, Location, Alumni
📍 Melbourne