Assistant Early Childhood Educator

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Parental leave (up to 20 weeks)

Study assistance

Corporate discounts

Job summary

City of Melbourne seeks Assistant Early Childhood Educator to support delivery of engaging, developmentally appropriate programs at Lady Huntingfield Learning Centre. You will work with qualified educators to create safe, nurturing environments and foster partnerships with families.

Role focuses on collaboration, trauma-informed practice, and inclusive education, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and development for all children.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or approved equivalent).
• Experience in an early childhood education and care setting.
• Current Working with Children Check, Police Check, First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and delivery of education and care programs aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Support children's learning and wellbeing through high-quality supervision and inclusive learning experiences.
• Build positive relationships with families, allied professionals and the community.
• Identify and report safety and wellbeing concerns in line with Child Safe Standards.

Education

Certificate III ECEC

Working with Children Check

First Aid & CPR

Job description

• Multiple permanent, full-time opportunities available across City of Melbourne Children's Centres
• Support the delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care programs
• Class 2 - $63,254 - $71,186 + 12% Superannuation (depending on skills and experience)

About the role

The Assistant Early Childhood Educator sits within the Family & Children's Services team in the Community Wellbeing Branch and plays an important role in supporting the delivery of engaging, inclusive and developmentally appropriate programs for children. Working alongside qualified educators, you will help create safe, nurturing learning environments that support children's wellbeing, growth and development while fostering strong partnerships with families and the community.

As part of a collaborative and child-focused team, you'll contribute to quality educational experiences that reflect current best practice and the Early Years Learning Framework, helping children develop a strong sense of belonging, being and becoming.

Positions are based at Lady Huntingfield Early Learning and Family Services Centre.

A little more about the role

• Assist with the planning and delivery of engaging education and care programs aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Support children's learning, development, health and wellbeing through high-quality supervision and care, including sustainable indoor and outdoor learning experiences that connect children with the natural world.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, allied health professionals, inclusion services and community organisations to support positive outcomes.
• Identify, document and report child safety, wellbeing, suspected abuse or neglect concerns in accordance with Child Safe Standards, legislation and City of Melbourne policies.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings and continuous improvement initiatives that support high-quality outcomes for children and families.

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About you

You are a caring and enthusiastic early childhood professional who is passionate about supporting children's learning and wellbeing. You thrive in a collaborative environment, build positive relationships with families and colleagues, and are committed to providing high-quality education and care.

You may also be:

• Qualified with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or approved equivalent).
• Experienced working within an early childhood education and care setting.
• Committed to inclusive practices and supporting children with diverse learning, developmental and wellbeing needs.
• Knowledgeable in trauma-informed practice and experienced in supporting vulnerable children and families.
• Skilled in building positive relationships with children, families and professional stakeholders.

What your experience might look like – Key Selection Criteria

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or approved equivalent qualification).
• Demonstrated experience working within an Early Childhood Services environment.
• Knowledge and application of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards, Child Safe Standards and Early Years Learning Framework.
• Demonstrated understanding of inclusive and trauma-informed practice, with the ability to support children with diverse needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with families, colleagues and external professionals.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check, Police Check, First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain)

Benefits of working with us

• Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
• Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
• Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
• Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.

Inclusion matters

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.