About Us

Belford Oaks Community Children's Centre is a not-for-profit early childhood service in leafy Kew. With over 36 years of history and a proud Exceeding rating in all 7 areas of the National Quality Standard, we offer an integrated long day care program for children aged 6 months to school age, including funded 3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten. We value connection, collaboration, and the wellbeing of our team, children and families. Our operating hours are 7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. We are hiring for 3 casual positions:

- 2 x Casual Early Childhood Educators: floating across all rooms, with a range of shifts between 7:30am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
- 1 x Casual Centre Cook: Mondays and Fridays, with flexibility to work additional days as required. Shifts run from around 6:30am to 1:30pm.

Casual Early Childhood Educators

In this role you will:

- Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families
- Support children's wellbeing, independence and participation
- Work alongside each room team to deliver a rich, child-led program
- Adapt confidently to different age groups and room routines
- Effectively supervise children
- Contribute to a collaborative, professional team culture
- Participate in monthly staff meetings (paid)

About you:

- An ACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma qualification
- Knowledge of the NQF, Education and Care Services National Regulations, and best practice in early childhood education
- The ability to build warm, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis and Child Protection certificates

Casual Centre Cook

In this role you will:

- Plan and prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for children across all age groups




- Ensure all meals meet dietary, allergy and cultural requirements
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
- Manage kitchen operations, including stock ordering, food storage and rotation
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and centre policies
- Keep accurate records, including temperature logs and cleaning schedules
- Create a warm, positive mealtime experience for children
- Work collaboratively with the centre team and families

About you:

- Previous experience as a cook (childcare or a similar setting highly regarded)
- Knowledge of nutrition requirements for young children
- Understanding of food safety standards and safe food handling practices
- The ability to manage a kitchen independently and stay organised
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- A current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)

All applicants will need:

- A current Working with Children Check
- Current working rights in Australia
- A commitment to upholding our Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct, including zero tolerance for racism, discrimination or inappropriate behaviour, and promoting a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for all children, families and staff
- A positive, team-focused attitude

Perks and Perks

- Educators:



pay between Level 3 Qualified Educator and Level 5 Advanced Educator (Children's Services Award 2010), depending on experience and qualification
- Cook: pay under the Children's Services Award 2010. Cooks who hold an approved early childhood qualification will be paid as a Children's Services Employee, in line with their qualification.
- Above-ratio staffing in all rooms
- Structured performance appraisals and dedicated support from our Director and management team
- Approximately 3-week closure over Christmas and New Year
- IT and digital resources to support programming, documentation and communication
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- On-street parking and close to public transport
- Regular team social events and opportunities to build community with families

Why Join Us?

- Join a close-knit, supportive team where your contributions are valued
- Work in an Exceeding-rated service with a long-standing community reputation and a genuine commitment to children's wellbeing
- Grow your practice with professional development opportunities, community-based values and a strong, supportive governance structure

Please note: Belford Oaks is planning to transition to a new approved provider from January 2027. These casual positions are offered through to the end of 2026, and ongoing employment beyond this date will be at the discretion of the incoming provider. Please submit your CV and cover letter via SEEK.

For queries about the position, contact Fiona Hodgson (Director) on (03) 9859 7148 9859 7148) or [email protected]. Applications close Friday 16 October; however, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and the positions may be filled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

📌 Casual Early Childhood Educators & Cook | Not-for-profit Centre | Kew
🏢 Belford Oaks Community Children's Centre
📍 Kew