- Lead the delivery of high-quality programs to three- and four-year-old children
- Full and part time positions | Limited tenure until December 2027 | Kindergarten centres across Casey
- Starting from $ 77, 935 plus super (K4.1) based on experience

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents who call Casey home.

We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.

A bit about the roles

City of Casey delivers high-quality three-year-old and four-year-old sessional kindergarten programs across 43 kindergarten centres, supporting children and families within one of Victoria's largest and most diverse communities. We are seeking passionate and dedicated educators who are committed to creating innovative, inclusive and respectful learning environments where every child can thrive.

Our kindergarten teams foster a strong culture of collaboration, support and continuous improvement. Educators are encouraged to engage in ongoing professional development, share best practice with colleagues, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of programs and teaching approaches that respond to the evolving needs of children and their families.

We offer an attractive 10-week leave model, with paid school holidays providing greater work-life balance and time to recharge throughout the year.

We currently have full time, limited tenure opportunities available across our Kindergarten Services.



These roles provide a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting children in accessing high-quality early childhood education and delivering positive outcomes for our growing community.

What you’ll deliver

- Plan, deliver and lead inclusive, innovative and respectful kindergarten programs that provide high-quality outcomes for all children and families.
- Lead a team of passionate early childhood educators to deliver exceptional educational programs and support educators in the planning and implementation of the educational program.

As a Kindergarten Teacher, you may be required to work at any of the kindergartens managed by the City of Casey.

What you’ll bring

- An approved Early Childhood Teaching Qualification as recognised under the National Quality Framework by ACECQA
- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration as an Early Childhood Teacher
- Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certified
- Victorian - Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations Early Childhood
- National Child Safety Training - Modules 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 (Geccko)
- Current Victorian Driver’s License to travel to various kindergartens within City of Casey
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History, Working with Children, Eligibility to Work in Australia and Functional Assessment (Medical/physio)
- A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset
- Thorough understanding of the Victorian Child Protected Standards





What’s next?

We would love to hear from you.

To find out more about the role, please contact Dominique Heyen, Team Leader Kindergartens by emailing: ******@casey.vic.gov.au.

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Tuesday 22 September 2026

Please note - shortlisted candidates will be notified via email and will be required to attend a group interview on Thursday 24 September 2026.

If your application is shortlisted, you will be required to provide details of 2 recent supervisors as referees.

Applications will not be accepted via email.

We are a 2024Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9777 or******@casey.vic.gov.au.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.For more information about the City of Casey council and to stay across what's happening in our region, follow us on LinkedIn.

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📌 Kindergarten Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 City Of Casey
📍 Melbourne