Diploma Educator | Hawthorn

Anzuk; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

anzuk Education is seeking a dedicated Educator to join our Babies Room, supporting infants through responsive care and meaningful developmental experiences. You will plan, observe, document, and implement learning experiences aligned with EYLF and NQS, while building strong partnerships with families.

The role emphasizes routines, attachment, and a calm, safe environment where babies can thrive, with a collaborative, community-minded team and a commitment to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an Educator.
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (or ACECQA-equivalent).
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) current.
• Mandatory Reporting Certificate.
• GECCKO Training.
• Police Check.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis (or willingness to obtain).
• 18 months+ Full Working Rights.

Responsibilities

• Build secure and trusting relationships with infants through responsive and attentive care.
• Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing through intentional teaching practices.
• Contribute to planning cycles, observations, and educational documentation.
• Maintain consistent routines that support security and belonging.
• Foster strong partnerships with families through clear, professional communication.
• Collaborate with the team to uphold quality practices and service values.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Observations

Documentation

Infant care

Team collaboration

Safety & inclusion

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care

Job description

The Service:

We are a small, community-focused early childhood service seeking a dedicated Educatorwho values connection, communication, and high-quality early education. This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit team where relationships with children, families, and the local community are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

Working within our nurturing Babies Room, you will play an important role in supporting infants through responsive care, intentional teaching, and meaningful developmental experiences. We are looking for an educator who understands the importance of routines, attachment, and creating a calm, safe, and engaging environment where babies can thrive.

About You

You are an educator who genuinely values the early years and understands the importance of providing babies with a strong foundation for lifelong learning. You are organised, experienced, and confident in your practice, while also bringing kindness, patience, and professionalism to your everyday interactions.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build genuine, respectful relationships with families, children, and colleagues
• A strong understanding of educational structure and programming, including confidence in planning, observations, documentation, and implementing meaningful learning experiences aligned with the EYLF and NQS
• A warm, nurturing, and responsive approach to infant care and development
• Strong knowledge of children’s developmental milestones and the ability to create engaging, age-appropriate experiences
• The ability to work collaboratively within a supportive and community-minded team
• A commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Build secure and trusting relationships with infants through responsive and attentive care
• Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing through intentional teaching practices
• Contribute to planning cycles, observations, and educational documentation
• Maintain consistent routines that support children’s sense of security and belonging
• Foster strong partnerships with families through clear, professional, and compassionate communication
• Work collaboratively with the team to uphold quality practices and service values

Essential Requirements:

• 2+ years experience working as an Educator
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Mandatory Reporting Certificate
• GECCKO Training
• Police Check
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis (or willingness to obtain)
• 18 months+ Full Working Rights

About anzuk

Here at anzuk Education we provide a free service for all of our educators including CV writing and interview preparation sessions and interview guidance to give you the best chance of securing your next role. ANZUK Education is a child-safe organisationcommitted to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All applicants must complete child safety screening before starting, and all staff must follow our child-safe practices and those of our partner schools and early childhood services. We support educators in finding rewarding careers across early childhood, primary, secondary, and special education settings - within government, faith-based, and independent schools - both in Australia and overseas. As a diverse and inclusive employer, we welcome applicants of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.