About The Organisation

Y Ballarat, including our Board of Directors are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People frameworks.

Y Ballarat requires all applicants to undergo checks prior to commencement including, police checks, international police checks, WWCC and reference checks as a minimum.

The Y Ballarat is a recognised Safeguarding Children and Young People organisation, independently reviewed by the ACF.

Expression of Interest – 2027 Early Childhood Opportunities | Y Kinders – Melbourne Metro

Make 2027 the year you grow, belong and make a difference with Y Kinders!

At Y Kinders, we believe every child deserves access to quality early childhood education and care where they feel safe, supported and inspired to learn.

As part of Victoria's largest Early Years Management provider, Y Kinders supports more than 94 services and 700+ educators across Victoria, working together to inspire, nurture and empower young learners every day.

As we prepare for 2027, we're looking to connect with passionate early childhood professionals interested in joining our Melbourne Metro services.

Whether you're starting your early childhood career, looking for your next prospect or ready for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Opportunities Across Melbourne

Our Melbourne Metro services span the inner, northern, eastern and south-eastern suburbs, offering opportunities in welcoming kindergarten environments with strong community connections.

Our services include:

Our Metro Central services include:

· Ashwood Memorial Preschool

· Dorrington Kindergarten

· East Ivanhoe Preschool

· Studley Park Kindergarten

Our Metro East services include:

· Barngeong Reserve Kindergarten

· Bayswater North Kindergarten

· Croydon Central Kindergarten

· Croydon Gums Kindergarten

· Glendal Preschool





· Greenwood Park Kindergarten

· Mt Waverley Preschool

· Nara Preschool

· North Ringwood

· Norwood Preschool

· Oban Kindergarten

· Parkmore Preschool

· Pinjarra Kindergarten

Our Metro North services include:

· Bulleen Preschool

· Bundoora Kindergarten

· East Burwood Preschool

· Eltham North Preschool

· Eltham Preschool

· Katrina Preschool

· Larch Street Preschool

· Legend Park Preschool

· Lower Plenty Kindergarten

· Parkside Preschool

· Templestowe Preschool

· Walker Stret Kindergarten

· Tally Ho Kindergarten

Our Metro North services include:

· Barriburn Preschool

· Brandon Park Kindergarten

· Clayton Community Centre Kindergarten

· Columbia Park Preschool

· Dover Street Preschool

· Germain Street Kindergarten

· Mulgrave Park Preschool

· St John’s Preschool

· Ward Ave Kindergarten

· Waverley Foothills Preschool

· Wayburne Preschool

We encourage applications from educators and teachers living within a reasonable travelling distance of our services.

We're Looking to Connect With

- Certificate III Educators – including those currently studying towards their qualification.
- Diploma Educators – including those currently studying towards their qualification.
- Early Childhood Teachers – with a recognised Early Childhood Teacher qualification and VIT registration.

For further information, please refer to the position description for the role:

· Educator Certificate III

· Educator Diploma

· Early Childhood Teacher

Make a Difference Every Day





Depending on your role, you may:

- Create engaging, play-based learning experiences that inspire curiosity and development.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Support safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environments.
- Collaborate with passionate educators and teachers to deliver high-quality early childhood education.
- Champion child safety, inclusion and wellbeing.

Why Y Kinders?

When you join Y Kinders, you become part of a supportive early childhood community guided by our values of Belonging, Excellence, Honesty, Nurturing and Respect.

You'll have opportunities to grow professionally, learn from experienced colleagues and connect with a broad network of early childhood professionals across Victoria.

Most importantly, you'll be doing meaningful work that helps children learn, grow and belong.

Interested in Joining Us in 2027?

We'd love to hear from you!

To submit your Expression of Interest, please complete both steps below.

Step 1 – Submit your application

Click Apply Now and upload your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications, experience and interest in joining Y Kinders.

Step 2 – Tell us what you're looking for

Complete our short 2027 Y Kinders Expression of Interest Form here.

This form allows you to nominate your preferred roles, availability, employment preferences and the Metro regions and services you're interested in.

Please note: Your Expression of Interest will be considered complete once both steps have been submitted.

As opportunities become available, our team may contact you to discuss suitable roles based on your qualifications, experience, availability and service preferences.

Submitting an Expression of Interest does not guarantee employment or a particular position.

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