Early Childhood Educator

Save The Children Australia; Mooroopna; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

VECTEA Award rate

Career progression

Friendly work environment

Child-friendly environment

Wellbeing program

Inclusive culture

Job summary

54 reasons Mooroopna Kindergarten, part of Save the Children Australia, values every child's rights and holistic learning. This permanent part-time role (3 days a week - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) sits with the Victoria Program team in Mooroopna, reporting to the Team Leader, Early Childhood Education, to deliver high‑quality VEYLDF-based programs.

You will collaborate with families and staff to create an inclusive, child-centred environment, support participation and provide strong, supportive

Qualifications

• Approved Certificate III (or equivalent) in early childhood teaching.
• Knowledge of VEYLDF and high-quality education practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork within a diverse setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the kindergarten to deliver a high‑quality VEYLDF-based education program.
• Contribute to consistent delivery of the educational program across children.
• Develop and maintain respectful relationships with staff, children and families.
• Encourage children's participation, agency and decision making.

Skills

Communication skills

VEYLDF knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

54 Reasons Mooroopna Kindergarten

Our Mooroopna kindergarten has been running in the local community for over 70 years. We are a sessional kindergarten that runs Monday to Friday offering 15hours of funded kindergarten to children aged 3 and 4. As part of our team you will be able to support us in providing a positive and enriching start to each child’s learning journey at such an important time in their life.

54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference:

In this permanent part time role (3 days a week - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) you’ll work as part of our Victoria Program team in Mooroopna to help us create lasting change for children everywhere. You will three days per week with the kindergarten team to As part of our Northern Victoria team, you’ll report to our Team Leader, Early Childhood Education.

You will make an impact by:

• Being a flexible team member who is able to work when needed to support the kindergarten to remain open and provide a high level of care to the children.
• Supporting the team to provide a high-quality educational program to the children in the kindergarten, utilising your knowledge of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)
• Supporting the team in delivering the educational program consistently to all children in the kindergarten
• Developing and maintaining respectful, supportive, collaborative and responsive relationships with staff, children and families.
• Actively supporting every child to participate in the program, promoting their agency, choices and decision making

A place to feel valued:

Your deep expertise and passion to engage children in their learning using the VEYLDF to support the choices you make will make you invaluable. You enjoy working in a small team environment, bouncing ideas with others, sharing thoughts, and bringing a positive energy to lift the team when you are in the kinder. You enjoy working with a range of different families and children and understand that every individual child may have different needs and are willing to support this with the team. Ideally you have a Nationally recognised Certificate III qualification.

This role requires:

• Approved Certificate III (or equivalent) in early childhood teaching. Please contact Team Leader to discuss your own qualifications if required.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of a high-quality education and care program
• Knowledge and/or experience in the use of approved learning frameworks, in particular the Victoria Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills

A place to belong:

At 54 reasons, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

• VECTEA Award rate salary with regular increases
• Internal employment, progression and development opportunities
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Child friendly work environment
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
• Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. We have a highly inclusive culture and diverse workforce reflecting the communities we serve, allowing you to bring your whole self to work (if that’s what you want!).

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We’d love to hear from you.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Applications close: Sunday 9 August 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!

Position Description: Early Childhood Educator

For more information about this position, please contact Louise Clarke on [e-mail] Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

This position is designated under the Multiagency Risk Assessment and Management framework (MARAM), which requires mandated MARAM Family Violence Screening & Identification training and responsibilities. If successful in the role, you will need to undertake MARAM training and provide evidence of completion.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at [e-mail]. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact [e-mail] for further support.