Salary Range Band 3 $72,665 - $76,778 plus 12% Super (pro rata if part time)
Full time and part time positions available
About the Organisation
The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around **** employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.
About the Role
Make a positive difference in the lives of children and families every day.
As an Assistant Early Childhood Educator, you will work as part of a collaborative team to deliver high-quality education and care programs for children aged 0-6 years. You will help create safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments that support children's development, wellbeing and sense of belonging.
Working closely with Room Leaders, educators and families, you will contribute to a child-centred program guided by the National Quality Framework and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team that values professional growth, collaboration and delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families.
Duties
Support delivery of high-quality education and care programs
Create safe, engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments
Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
Observe, document and support children's learning and development
Contribute to continuous improvement and quality outcomes
Skills and Experience
Certificate III in Children's Services (or equivalent)
Experience working in an early childhood education and care setting is desirable




Understanding of the National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Culture
People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.
We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs.
Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Security Requirements and Qualified Obligations
Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.
Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:
Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
Sufficient proof of their identity.
Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip's Provider.
Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).
Pre-employment Medical Check
The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.
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📌 Assistant Early Childhood Educator (Melbourne)
🏢 City of Port Phillip
📍 Melbourne