Diploma /Certificate 3 educator - Geelong

Randstad; Bannockburn; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier pay rates

Government job benefits

Free on-site parking

Work-life balance

Modern facility

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking Early Childhood Educators (Cert III & Diploma) for a Not-For-Profit ELC located about 30 minutes outside Geelong. You will support children from babies to four-year-olds, delivering play-based learning in a modern, purpose-built setting.

Roles require ACECQA-approved qualifications, WWCC, First Aid (HLTAID012), police check within 12 months, and work rights in Australia, plus two reference checks. Enjoy above-award pay, rotating rosters, and a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Current Working with Children Check for Victoria.
• First Aid HLTAID012 with CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training.
• National Police Record Check within the last 12 months.
• Evidence of work rights in Australia (birth certificate/citizenship/visa).
• Two professional reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Create safe havens by tuning into each child's needs.
• Design play-based programs tailored to development and interests.
• Build warm, secure attachments with children and families.

Education

ACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Working with Children Check (WWCC) - Victorian Employee

HLTAID012 First Aid (CPR, Anaphylaxis, Asthma)

National Police Record Check (within last 12 months)

Proof of Work Rights in Australia

Job description

Early Childhood Educators (Cert III & Diploma) | 'Exceeding' ELC

Location: 30 minutes outside Geelong (Easy, stress-free commute!)

Employment Type: Full-Time (Flexible Rotating Rosters)

Sector: Not-For-Profit (NFP)

Ready for a role that actually values your well-being, offers community-focused purpose, and gives you the perks of a government job?

Welcome to my clients beautiful, purpose-built Early Learning Centre. They proudly hold an 'Exceeding' NQS rating, reflecting their dedication to high-quality education and a supportive team culture. Because they are a Not-For-Profit, every single dollar goes straight back into our educators, our resources, and our children.

The Role: Nurturing Growth from Babies to Kinder

We are looking for passionate educators to join us across all age groups-from our babies right through to our four-year-old Kindergarten children. In this role, you will be:

• Creating Safe Havens: Tuning into individual children's needs to ensure every child feels settled, safe, and secure in their environment.
• Designing Play-Based Programs: Implementing engaging, play-based educational programs tailored to the evolving interests and developmental stages of the group of children you are working with.
• Building Strong Bonds: Fostering intentional, warm, and secure attachments with children and families to make drop-offs calm and welcoming and build trust with children and families.

The Perks (Why You'll Love Working Here)

• Top-Tier Pay Rates: Excellent, above-award wages that value your professional expertise.
• Government Job Benefits: Enjoy the stability, transparent salary packaging advantages, and robust structures typical of local government/public sector roles.
• Stress-Free Parking: Dedicated, free on-site parking spaces-no driving around looking for a spot or paying daily parking fees.
• Work-Life Balance: Fair, predictable rotating rosters designed to let you plan your life outside of work.
• State-of-the-Art Environment: Work in a modern, purpose-built facility with premium natural resources and beautifully designed indoor/outdoor spaces.

Compliance & Requirements

To ensure a seamless onboarding process and maintain our high regulatory standards, all applicants must hold and provide evidence of the following compliance documentation:

• Qualifications: An ACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or be an actively enrolled, compliant 'study-towards' applicant).
• Working with Children Check: A current, valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• First Aid & Safety: Valid HLTAID012 (Provide First Aid in an education and care setting) certificate, inclusive of current CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma management training.
• Child Protection: Evidence of completed National Child Safety and Victorian Child Protection / Mandatory Reporting training.
• Background Check: A current National Police Record Check (completed within the last 12 months).
• Work Rights: Verified Australian birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or valid visa with unrestricted work rights.

• 2 reference checks

Randstad Education, child safety is a paramount, non-negotiable priority. This zero-tolerance stance requires all educators, teachers, and staff to maintain a safe environment and report any risks of harm, neglect, or abuse immediately