Internal Only- Acting/Secondment Opportunity

You must be a current employee of Knox City Council or be engaged via Comensura for 4+ continuous months to apply for this role. You must discuss this opportunity with your substantive People Leader before submitting your expression of interest.

About the role

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Part Time Diploma Qualified Educator on a temporary part-time basis (4 days per week) to join our team at Knox Children and Family Centres.

The Diploma Qualified Educator is required to work collaboratively across Family and Children’s Services to provide high quality early childhood education and care, meeting the individual needs and interests of children and families. In addition, Diploma Qualified Educators will prepare and implement educational programs for children aged 0-6 years within the guidelines of the National Quality Framework.

This is a part-time temporary role until 15 February 2028, based at our Early Years Hub.

This is a Band 4 classified role, remuneration will be from $76,469.33 to $81,249.95 (pro-rata for part time/fixed term) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will deliver in this role:

- Deliver high-quality, child-focused early childhood education and care programs that support the learning, development and wellbeing of children aged 0-6 years.
- Collaborate with educators, families and specialist services to plan, implement and continuously improve inclusive educational programs.
- Create safe, engaging and developmentally appropriate learning environments that promote children's strengths, interests and participation.
- Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues, providing excellent customer service and contributing to a collaborative team culture.
- Uphold child safety, regulatory requirements and Council policies while maintaining active supervision and supporting the wellbeing of all children in care.

What you will bring to this role The key selection criteria for this role are:





- Demonstrated understanding of National Education & Care Services National Regulations, Education & Care Services National Law Act and National & Victorian Early Years Learning & Development Frameworks.
- Commitment to providing high quality Education and Care programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with adults and children

We are looking for a team player who enjoys their work and is keen to contribute to a positive work environment. How to apply To apply, please attach your resume and respond to the following questions in your application form:

1. Why you are interested in this opportunity?
2. What skills and qualities will you bring to the role?

Cover letter is optional. Apply by 11.55 pm on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.

For further information on this role please contact Cassie King, Team Leader Early Years Hub, at [email protected] or on +613 9738 9710.

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel protected and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice.

All Knox City

Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.

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📌 Early Childhood Educator - Diploma (Melbourne)
🏢 Knox City Council
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