Target Business Services

Location: 13 Yuille Street, Melton VIC 3337

Salary: $80,000 plus 12% superannuation

Position: Fulltime, permanent

Our client, Sunrise Children Pty Ltd trading as Billy-beet Montessori Melton-Kurunjang, operates an early childhood education and childcare centre in Melton, Victoria, providing long day care and kindergarten programs for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. The centre offers a nurturing and inclusive learning environment incorporating Montessori principles and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to support children's independence, development and school readiness.

Sunrise Children Pty Ltd is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Child Care Worker to join its team and contribute to providing quality care, supporting children's development and delivering engaging early learning experiences.

Tasks and Responsibilities

- Child Care and Supervision: Provide nurturing, attentive and high-quality care to children across different age groups, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and development throughout the day.
- Educational Activities: Assist in planning and implementing engaging, age-appropriate educational activities that support children's physical, emotional, cognitive, language and social development.
- Montessori Learning Approach: Support the implementation of Montessori principles by encouraging children's independence, concentration, practical life skills and participation in hands-on learning activities.
- Learning Environment Preparation: Prepare and maintain organised, accessible and stimulating learning environments with appropriate educational materials and resources to encourage exploration and independent learning.
- Child Development Monitoring: Observe, monitor and document children's learning progress, developmental milestones,



interests and individual needs, communicating relevant observations to senior educators.
- Positive Relationships: Establish and maintain warm, respectful and supportive relationships with children, parents and families, promoting effective communication and a sense of belonging.
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing: Maintain active supervision of children and ensure compliance with child safety procedures, health requirements and the centre's supervision practices.
- Hygiene and Daily Routines: Assist children with daily routines, including meals, rest periods, toileting, personal hygiene and other age-appropriate activities, while encouraging independence and self-care skills.
- Outdoor Learning and Exploration: Support outdoor play, gardening, nature-based activities and excursions that promote children's physical development, curiosity and understanding of their surroundings.
- Inclusive Educational Practices: Recognise and respond to children's individual abilities, interests, cultural backgrounds and developmental requirements, supporting an inclusive learning environment.
- Policies and Regulatory Compliance: Follow the centre's policies, procedures and educational practices, including relevant requirements under the National Quality Framework, EYLF and NQS.
- Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other educators and management to maintain consistent care practices,



participate in team meetings and contribute to ongoing service improvement.

Skills & Experience The successful candidate will possess:

- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-recognised equivalent qualification.
- Understanding of early childhood development principles, the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standard (NQS).
- An understanding of Montessori educational principles and a willingness to support child-led and practical learning activities.
- A caring, patient and responsible attitude, with a genuine passion for working with young children.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with children, families and colleagues.
- Solid observation and organisational skills, with the ability to assist in monitoring and documenting children's learning and development.
- Commitment to child safety, supervision, inclusive educational practices and confidentiality.
- Ability to support children's daily routines, personal care requirements and age-appropriate learning activities.

Requirements (or willingness to obtain before commencement)

- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications.
- Valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).
- Relevant child protection training.
- At least 1–2 years of experience in an early childhood education or childcare setting.

If you are a passionate Child Care Worker who believes in supporting children's independence, development and early learning, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this position, email your resume to [email protected]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and all applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

📌 Child Care Worker (Melton)
🏢 Target Business Services
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