Willowgrove Early Learning Centre – Romsey VIC
Early Childhood Educator – Certificate III or Diploma
Willowgrove Early Learning Centre is looking for acaring, passionate and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educatorto join our team in Romsey.
We are looking for an educator who genuinely enjoys being around children, values meaningful relationships and wants to be part of a team that creates a warm, nurturing and inspiring place for children to learn and grow.
At Willowgrove, we believe children learn best when they feelsafe, secure, connected and valued.
Our educators are at the heart of creating this environment every day.
About the Role
As an Early Childhood Educator, you will:
Build warm, respectful and responsive relationships with children
Provide a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment
Support children's learning through play and intentional teaching
Observe, document and contribute to children's individual learning and development
Work collaboratively with your room team and the wider Willowgrove team
Develop meaningful relationships with families and communicate openly and respectfully
Support children's social and emotional wellbeing
Encourage children's independence, confidence and sense of belonging
Contribute to planning and implementing our educational program
Maintain a high standard of health, hygiene, safety and supervision
Follow Willowgrove's policies, procedures and the National Quality Framework
Contribute to a positive, inclusive and respectful team culture
More Than Just an Educator
At Willowgrove, we believe being an educator is aboutso much more than supervising children.
It's about getting down on the floor and joining in their play.
It's about noticing the little things.
It's about listening to their ideas,



celebrating their achievements and supporting them when things feel difficult.
It's about creating environments where children feel confident to explore, make choices, ask questions and be themselves.
And it's about knowing that the relationships we build with children can have a lasting impact.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Is warm, caring and genuinely passionate about working with children
Builds strong and respectful relationships with children and families
Is enthusiastic, positive and brings energy to the room
Enjoys play, creativity, exploration and getting involved
Is a team player who supports and encourages their colleagues
Communicates openly and respectfully
Is reliable, professional and committed to their role
Values children's voices, agency and individuality
Is committed to inclusive practice and supporting every child to feel they belong
Has a genuine commitment to children's safety, wellbeing and learning
Qualifications & Experience
To be considered for this position, you will hold:
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
We welcome applications from educators at different stages of their careers, including those who are newly qualified and ready to take the next step.
Previous experience in an early childhood setting will be highly regarded.
Child Safety at Willowgrove




Child safety is everyone's responsibility at Willowgrove.
We are committed to providing an environment where every child is safe, respected, included and heard.
We have azero-tolerance approach to child abuse, harm and inappropriate behaviour, and child safety is embedded throughout our recruitment, induction, training and ongoing employment practices.
As part of our child-safe recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to participate in appropriate screening and checks, which may include:
Verification of identity and qualifications
A current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Relevant referee checks, including child-safety-focused questions
Child-safe interview and selection processes
Verification of employment history
Consideration of relevant gaps in employment history
Disclosure and assessment of relevant allegations, investigations or disciplinary matters
Required child safety and child protection training
Completion of Willowgrove's child-protected induction and Code of Conduct requirements
We expect every team member to understand their responsibility for keeping children safe and tospeak up and report concerns when required.
Why Willowgrove?
We are creating something special at Willowgrove.
A place where children canplay, learn and growsurrounded by educators who genuinely care about them.
A place where relationships matter.
A place where educators are supported to grow, share ideas and bring their own strengths and interests to the learning environment.
If you are looking for a centre where you canbe yourself, build meaningful relationships and make a real difference in children's everyday lives, we'd love to hear from you.
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