About the Company

Nextgen International Group Pty Ltd, trading as Nextgen Montessori, is an early childhood education provider located in Truganina, Victoria. The centre delivers Montessori-based learning programs that support the cognitive, social, and emotional development of children in a structured and nurturing environment.

The organization focuses on providing high-quality early learning experiences through child-centred education, qualified educators, and protected learning environments. Nextgen Montessori operates in compliance with Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) standards, National Quality Framework (NQF), and workplace health and safety requirements.

Position Purpose

The Child Care Worker is responsible for providing care, supervision, and educational support to children in accordance with approved learning frameworks and organizational policies.

This role contributes to the delivery of structured early learning programs, supports children’s developmental needs, and ensures a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment. The position plays a key role in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and supporting the centre’s educational objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Providing care and supervision to children in a safe, supportive and nurturing childcare environment.
- Assisting in the preparation and organisation of educational materials, equipment and learning resources for children's educational and recreational activities.




- Preparing and conducting age-appropriate learning and recreational activities in accordance with Montessori principles and approved early childhood learning frameworks.
- Managing children's behaviour and guiding their social development through positive interactions and appropriate behavioural guidance strategies.
- Engaging children through storytelling, reading, educational games, music, creative play and other interactive learning activities.
- Supervising children during indoor and outdoor recreational activities, ensuring their safety, participation and wellbeing.
- Supervising children's daily routines, including meals, rest periods, transitions and other scheduled childcare activities.
- Assisting and supervising children with personal hygiene practices, including handwashing, toileting and general cleanliness.
- Supporting children's physical, emotional, social and cognitive development through structured and play-based learning experiences.
- Observing and documenting children's behaviour, learning experiences and developmental progress in accordance with centre policies.
- Communicating with parents and caregivers regarding children's daily activities, progress and wellbeing.




- Working collaboratively with educators and other childcare staff to support the effective delivery of educational programs.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic childcare environment in accordance with applicable health and safety requirements.
- Supporting children with diverse learning and developmental needs through inclusive childcare practices.
- Complying with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standards (NQS), relevant childcare regulations and centre policies.

Qualifications and Experience

- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care with relevant on-the-job training, or Certificate IV or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care or a related field.
- Alternatively, at least three years of relevant work experience may substitute for formal qualifications.
- Minimum one year of relevant work experience in a childcare centre or early childhood education setting.
- Sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
- Experience in supervising children, organising educational and recreational activities, and supporting children's development.
- Knowledge of Montessori principles and child-centred learning practices will be highly regarded.
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Current Working with Children Check and First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain these before commencing employment.

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per annum + Superannuation

Only eligible and short-listed applicants will be considered.

📌 Child Care Worker (Truganina)
🏢 NEXTGEN INTERNATIONAL GROUP
📍 Truganina