Casual Educator | Altona Meadows

Busy Bees Australia Employer Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Laundry allowance

Childcare discounts

Professional development

EAP access

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Busy Bees Australia seeks a Casual Educator to join our Altona Meadows team. You will support play-based learning, help maintain a safe, inclusive environment for all children, and build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Requirements include a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or working towards), current First Aid/CPR, and a VIC Working with Children Check. Flexibility across shifts (6:30am–6:30pm) is essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or working towards)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Current - Working with Children Check for VIC
• Experience working as an Educator within Australia is highly regarded
• Flexibility to work across shifts between 6:30am and 6:30pm, Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of engaging play-based learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Assisting in providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and team members
• Supporting daily routines, activities, and supervision of children
• Contributing to maintaining high standards aligned with the National Quality Standards (NQS)

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or working towards)

Current Working with Children Check for VIC

First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain)

Experience as Educator in Australia

Flexibility to work across shifts 6:30am–6:30pm Mon–Fri

Commitment to child safety

Job description

Casual Educator | $38.71 - $47.68 per hour | Altona Meadows

Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to grow, lead and make a real difference in childrens lives, with over 130 centres across Australia and around 3,000 employees. Our Bee Safe Commitment: Child safety is at the heart of everything we do and is embedded in our people, places and processes. Help us give every child the Best Start in Life. We're seeking a passionate and adaptable Casual Educator to support our team at Busy Bees at Altona Meadows, on a casual basis. You will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel supported and inspired to learn.

What you'll do

• Supporting the implementation of engaging play-based learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Assisting in providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and team members
• Supporting daily routines, activities, and supervision of children
• Contributing to maintaining high standards aligned with the National Quality Standards (NQS)

What you'll bring

• A genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, always doing the right thing, and alignment with Busy Bees values
• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or working towards)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Current - Working with Children Check for VIC
• Experience working as an Educator within Australia is highly regarded
• Flexibility to work across shifts between 6:30am and 6:30pm, Monday to Friday

Why Busy Bees?

Because we offer the B.E.E.S. advantage: Better pay. Everyday balance. Education for growth. Support you can rely on. We live by our values of Care, Quality, Service, and Value to make a real impact on child safety and quality.

Benefits

• Uniform and laundry allowances included, so your take-home pay stays yours.
• Family-friendly benefits; 50% childcare gap-fee discounts for permanent staff, because your family should benefit too.
• Paid learning & development; First Aid, CPR & mandatory training covered, ongoing professional development, and access to our Busy Bees learning platform and ACCCO RTO pathways.
• Supportive leaders & inclusive teams; hands-on leadership, strong tenure and a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration.
• Career pathways that grow with you; opportunities & training to progress from Educator to leadership, management and area roles.
• Wellbeing support that goes beyond work; free, confidential EAP access for you and your immediate family, when you need it most.

Employment is conditional on satisfactory, rigorous pre-employment checks (including WWCC-WWVP, ID, Qualifications, Gecko Training, Work Rights, NQAITS register/Prohibited Persons & References) and child safety training, reflecting our strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a child safe organisation, putting child safety at the heart of everything we do through our Bee Safe commitment.

Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you're passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart. We know that we couldn't do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire. Whether you're embarking on the exciting journey of your early educational career or striving to advance to the next level, Busy Bees presents an ideal opportunity for you! We're actively searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who possess an authentic passion for Early Childhood Education and the well-being of children, to fill a variety of roles across our Services and Support Office. Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might possess creativity, nurturance, a focus on tasks, or a knack for problem-solving. However, at its core, your affinity for Early Childhood Education arises from a profound devotion to nurturing the educational growth of the youngest members within our communities. This resonates deeply with us, as our mission is to give every child the best start in life. We are driven to gather people who care deeply about quality and we empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our children. We value each member of our team and know that by supporting you in your journey you'll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs.