Certificate III Educator - Oakhill Family Centre

ECMS; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Discounts to hundreds of major Retaile

Paid parental leave

Funded first aid and monthly RDO

Unlimited access to online resources

In-house practice coaching team

Annual conference and PD days

Job summary

ECMS is seeking a Certificate III Educator to join Oakhill Family Centre in Melbourne. This full-time role involves 38 hours per week on a rotational roster with a monthly RDO, within a not-for-profit community organisation focused on high-quality childcare and early education.

You will work with families and children aged birth to five, delivering play-based learning aligned to ECMS frameworks, while contributing to a supportive, inclusive culture and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Current WWCC.
• Mandatory Reporting Certificate.
• Foundations of Child Safety training.
• Police Check.
• First Aid in an Education and Care Setting.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment where children are safeguarded to learn and grow.
• Develop and implement engaging, play-based learning experiences aligned with the ECMS Pedagogical Framework.
• Build positive and collaborative relationships with children, families, the wider community and colleagues.
• Actively participate in a culture of reflection and continuous improvement.
• Available to work across a rotational roster.

Skills

Child development

Team collaboration

Child safety standards

Early childhood regulations

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Join the ECMS Team: Certificate III Educator

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a difference in your community?

At ECMS, we’re proud to be a not-for-profit community organisation that’s all about making a difference in the lives of children and families. With 76 kindergartens and early learning services across Melbourne, our team of 1100+ dedicated people work together to create joyful and enriching learning experiences with the safeguarding of children at the centre of everything we do. For us, it’s more than just early learning, it’s about building connections, nurturing growth, and being part of something truly meaningful in our communities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Certificate III Educator to join our team at Oakhill Family Centre.

Oakhill Family Centre is a welcoming family hub offering high-quality childcare and early education for children from birth to five years, with Maternal and Child Health nurses on-site for added family support.

Our nurturing and experienced educators partner with families to create play-based learning programs that build on each child’s interests and abilities, helping them develop essential social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive skills.

This is an ongoing, full-time position. You will be working 38 hours per week on Monday through to Friday on a rotational roster. You will also have a monthly RDO.

Why ECMS?

• Generous benefits – 50% childcare discount, discounts to hundreds of major retailers, paid parental leave, funded first aid and monthly RDO.
• We offer award winning professional development opportunities including unlimited access to online resources, in house practice coaching team, annual conference and PD days.
• We have a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated – 84% of our team recommend ECMS as a great place to work!
• We're committed to making a positive impact in our communities – we’re a proud place based, for purpose, not for profit, who put people at the centre of our work.
• We offer above-award pay by up to 20%.

About you

• You're reflective, curious and purpose-led, with a deep commitment to making a difference.
• You're open to learning and understanding the unique needs of every child.
• You're a critical thinker and collaborative team member.
• You have a drive to grow and improve continually.
• You value kindness and respect.
• You have great knowledge of the child safe standards and early childhood regulations.
• You hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education or equivalent, a current WWCC, Mandatory Reporting Certificate, Foundations of Child Safety training certificate, Police Check, and First Aid in an Education and Care Setting certificate.

About the role

• You’ll create a supportive environment where children are safeguarded to learn and grow.
• You’ll develop and implement engaging, play-based learning experiences aligned with the ECMS Pedagogical Framework.
• You’ll build positive and collaborative relationships with children, families, the wider community and colleagues.
• You’ll actively participate in a culture of reflection and continuous improvement.
• You’re available to work across a rotational roster.

Join us in shaping the future of early education!

ECMS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our child safe practices and policies located on our website. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse communities and backgrounds are encouraged.