Job Description
Looking for an early childhood service where quality comes before ratios, paperwork and constant staff shortages?
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Join one of Melbourne's most respected community-managed not-for-profit early learning services in East Melbourne, where educators are genuinely supported to do their best work.
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These positions are ideally suited to educators with previous experience working in a community-managed not-for-profit early childhood service, where collaboration, educator autonomy and high-quality practice are central to everyday work.
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Please note: Graduate Diploma qualifications are not suitable for these positions.
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Why educators love working here
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Earn approximately $*****–$***** per hour under the Professional Community Standard Agreement (depending on qualifications and experience).
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Covered by the Professional Community Standard Agreement, one of Victoria's leading enterprise agreements for community-managed early childhood services.
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Five weeks' annual leave plus annual leave loading
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Three weeks' paid personal leave
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Annual staff bonus paid every December
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Every room is staffedabove ratio
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Strong staffing levels and additional educator support across the service
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Employee Assistance Program
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Dedicated Wellbeing Officers supporting educators
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Nine-day fortnight with a rostered day off for full-time educators
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Two-week closure over Christmas and New Year
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Tailored career development and mentoring
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Exceeding National Quality Standard (7/7)
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Recognised by the Herald Sun as one of Melbourne's top five early learning services
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Progressive philosophy with children's voice, reconciliation and sustainability embedded into everyday practice
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Long-standing leadership team and exceptional staff retention.
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Beautiful learning environments located close to Melbourne's CBD and surrounding parklands
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About the opportunity
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We are seeking two educators to join this highly regarded community-managed service in East Melbourne. One position is based in theNursery, while the other is within theToddlerprogram.
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With every room staffed above ratio, educators have the time, support and resources to build meaningful relationships with children and deliver exceptional early childhood education.
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If you have previously worked in a community-managed service, you'll appreciate the strong educational philosophy, collaborative culture and genuine investment in educator wellbeing that sets this organisation apart.
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About the role
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Build secure, meaningful relationships with children and families
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Support children's learning through intentional teaching and play
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Contribute to high-quality planning, documentation and assessment
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Work collaboratively within an experienced and supportive team
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Maintain strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and Child Safe Standards
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Participate in reflective practice and continuous improvement
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Essential requirements
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To be considered, you will have:
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Previous experience working within acommunity-managed not-for-profit early childhood service (strongly preferred)
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Careorbe an experienced Certificate III educator committed to commencing your Diploma
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Minimumtwo years' experienceworking in a long day care environment.
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Robust understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard and Child Safe Standards
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High-quality planning and documentation skills
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A collaborative, professional and child-focused approach
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Current Working with Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain), Child Safety certificates and First Aid.
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📌 Early Childhood Educators - Community Managed, Exceeding Service (Victoria)
🏢 Early Years Talent
📍 Victoria