Certificate III Early Childhood Educator

Moonee Valley City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Permanent full-time role

Close to Essendon Early LearningCentre

Job summary

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking a Certificate III Qualified Early Childhood Educator to join the team at the Montgomery Park Children’s Centre in Moonee Ponds, VIC. The role is a permanent full-time position delivering high‑quality play-based learning for young children.

You will work within a supportive team, delivering engaging programs, documenting learning, and contributing to curriculum planning in line with the National Quality Framework.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Children’s Services or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of Child Safe Standards and the National Quality Framework.
• A genuine passion for early learning and child development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage responsibilities collaboratively within a room team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, play‑based learning programs tailored to children’s needs.
• Create warm, engaging interactions to support learning and wellbeing.
• Work with Child Safe Standards, NQF and approved curricula frameworks.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Document children’s learning and contribute to curriculum planning and delivery.
• This is a permanent full‑time position with stability and growth.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Ability to collaborate

Education

Certificate III in Children's Services

Working With Children Check

Anaphylaxis & Emergency Asthma Management certificates

Job description

Certificate III Early Childhood Educator

Moonee Valley City Council – Moonee Ponds VIC

Early Childhood Educator Certificate III (Early Learning)

Reference number: 11003

• Hourly rate Council band 3, $36.48 per hour plus 12% superannuation

Are you a passionate Certificate III qualified Early Childhood Educator looking for a secure, permanent full-time role in a supportive and professional team? Join our dedicated educators at Montgomery Park Children's Centre, where children, families and educators thrive together.

The Opportunity

As a valued member of our Early Learning team, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, play-based learning programs tailored to children's individual and group needs
• Create warm, intentional and engaging interactions that support children's learning and wellbeing
• Work in line with the Child Safe Standards, National Quality Framework and approved curriculum frameworks
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Document children's learning and contribute to curriculum planning and delivery
• This is a permanent full-time position, offering stability, growth and the chance to make a real impact every day.

About You

You will bring:

• Certificate III in Children's Services (or equivalent) recognised under relevant legislation
• Sound knowledge of Child Safe Standards and the National Quality Framework
• A genuine passion for early learning and child development
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to manage your responsibilities collaboratively within a room team
• You will also hold (or be willing to obtain):
• Working With Children Check
• Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management certificates

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly rate starting at $36.48 plus super
• Supportive, professional team environment
• Work close to home at our Essendon Early Learning Centre
• Be part of a council committed to quality early years education