Early Childhood Educator (cert III)

Early Childhood Educator Certificate III

Why you'll love this role and what you’ll do:

As an Early Childhood Educator, you will provide a high-quality, innovative educational program that meets the individual needs of children aged from birth to six years at the Morobe Street Children’s Centre. This role will ensure that care and education programs align with the Early Childhood Services Philosophy.

You’ll be a great communicator, effectively assisting families about their child's development and well-being and collaborating with other educators to create an environment that promotes learning and development, ensuring that all children, regardless of background, culture, or ability, have equal opportunities to participate in activities and learning experiences. You’ll ensure a child-safe environment and contribute to a culture of child safety by fulfilling the responsibilities and requirements of Council’s Child Safe Policy and procedures.

What you'll bring - Skills, experience and certificates:

• Early Childhood Qualification as recognised under Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 – Certificate III or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services National Law Act (2010), Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
• Current recognised Level 2 First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate, with CPR updates completed within the last 12 months.
• Awareness of the cultural needs of families.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to maintain written records and write reports relating to program goals and child development.
• Knowledge and understanding of mandatory reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to Banyule City Council values.

The successful candidate will be required to work full time, with shifts ranging from 6:45 am through to 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday (8 hours per day plus a 1-hour unpaid lunch break). The early shift is from 6:45 am to 3:45 pm, the late shift is from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and there are additional middle shifts, which will be scheduled based on the rotating roster.

Mandatory Pre-employment checks:

• Pre employment medical
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
• Working with Children's Check

We offer:

• Salary range $67,238.09 to $70,699.31 per annum plus super
• Temporary (parental leave cover) full time to 20 October 2025.
• A team-oriented culture that fosters collaboration and open communication, allowing employees to contribute their ideas and learn from others.
• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements with a monthly RDO
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

How to apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria from the position description.

For more information about this position please view the position description. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Raj Kaur on 03 9459 8998 for a confidential conversation.

Applications close: 24 April 2025 at 11.45pm

Why choose Banyule? Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.