Early Childhood Educators, Teachers & Leaders - Multiple Opportunities

Bring your passion. Grow your career. Support children to thrive with Guardian.

At Guardian, every role in each centre plays an important part in enabling children to discover who they are and who they can become.

Whether you’re an Educator beginning your career, a Teacher inspiring a lifelong love of learning, a Room Leader guiding great practice, an Educational Leader shaping curriculum or an experienced Centre Leader ready for your next chapter, you’ll find genuine opportunities to grow, develop and make a meaningful difference.

We believe great people create exceptional outcomes for children. That’s why we invest in our teams through professional development, career pathways, coaching and innovative programs so that children, educators and leaders can thrive.

Because when you feel valued and inspired, you can bring your best to your centre community.

Why join Guardian?

- Career pathways across Guardian’s national network
- Exclusive Thrive framework and To BE Me learning program, empowering both teams and children each day
- Practical learning, professional development and mentoring
- Guardian Leadership Academy for aspiring and experienced leaders
- Opportunities to grow into specialist, educational and operational leadership roles
- High-quality resources and thoughtfully designed learning environments
- Competitive remuneration, generous childcare discounts, wellbeing programs, recognition and rewards
- Guardian Degree support and applicable government-funded wage increases

Current Opportunities We’re looking for passionate early childhood professionals across a range of roles, including:

- Educators
- Lead Educators / Room Leaders
- Early Childhood Teachers
- Educational Leaders
- Centre Leadership Team





Whether you’re building your experience, ready to take on more responsibility or looking for your next leadership opportunity, there could be a place for you at Guardian.

The Opportunity

Depending On Your Experience And Career Stage, You Could

- Create meaningful learning experiences that inspire children to learn and grow
- Build trusted relationships with children, families and the local community
- Bring Thrive and To Be Me to life every day
- Lead educational practice and mentor team members
- Support quality, safety and compliance outcomes
- Help shape a positive centre culture and connected team
- Lead centre operations and performance
- Contribute to a safe, welcoming environment where children feel capable and curious

About You You’re Passionate About Early Childhood Education And Bring

- A Certificate III, Diploma, Bachelor qualification or approved equivalent relevant to your role
- A commitment to creating meaningful outcomes for children
- A team-oriented, caring and professional approach
- A belief in continuous learning and growth
- Strong relationship-building skills
- A current Working with Children Check and relevant compliance requirements, or willingness to obtain them

Whether you’re looking for your first opportunity, your next leadership step or a chance to join an organisation that invests in your future, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Commitment

Guardian Childcare &

Education values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to Reconciliation and to creating a workplace where every person feels valued, respected and supported.

Children's safety and wellbeing are our highest priority. We have zero tolerance for abuse or harm and rigorously screen all potential team members, including employment history, direct manager references and relevant security and compliance checks.

📌 Early Childhood Teachers, Room Leaders & Centre Leadership (Melbourne)
🏢 Guardian Childcare u0026 Education
📍 Melbourne