About us

Precious Seeds Early Learning Centre is a purpose-built early childhood education service located in Hallam, Victoria. Our centre is committed to fostering a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to explore the world around them. We value play-based learning, respect for cultural diversity, and collaboration with families to support each child’s unique developmental journey.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child Care Worker to join our vibrant team of educators. You will be responsible for supporting the implementation of educational programs, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and maintaining a caring and inclusive learning environment. This role requires strong communication skills, a passion for early childhood development, and the ability to work effectively in a team.

You will need to perform the following duties:

- Provide high-quality care and supervision to children aged 0–5 years in both indoor and outdoor settings
- Assist in planning and implementing play-based educational programs that align with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Support children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development through intentional teaching and nurturing interactions
- Maintain a protected, clean, and engaging learning environment, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene standards
- Observe and document children’s learning progress, behaviours, and development milestones
- Communicate positively with children, families, and staff, building respectful and supportive relationships
- Assist in preparing and serving meals and snacks in accordance with dietary and hygiene requirements




- Support the inclusion of children with diverse backgrounds and developmental needs
- Encourage positive behaviour and model respectful, kind, and empathetic interactions
- Collaborate with educators and management to continuously improve service delivery and outcomes for children
- Participate in ongoing professional development and team meetings
- Ensure all activities comply with regulatory requirements, centre policies, and the National Quality Framework

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

- At least a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher
- A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience working with young children in an early childhood setting
- A strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
- Valid Working with Children Check and current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificates
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to a dynamic learning environment

In return for your commitment, you would be rewarded with

- Opportunities for career development, coaching, and mentoring
- A supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement
- The chance to positively impact the lives of children and families
- Employee benefits including wellness support and professional development initiatives

If this sounds like you, apply today with your cover letter and CV below. Successful candidates must have eligible Australian working visa entitlements. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.50 – $40.50 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Child Care Worker (Hallam)
🏢 Precious Seeds Early Learning
📍 Hallam