Early Childhood Teacher Vermont South

Whitehorse City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Salary sacrificing options

Flexible working arrangements

Onsite parking

Novated vehicle leases

Career opportunities

Reward & Recognition

Job summary

Whitehorse City Council – Vermont South VIC is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to lead a vibrant kindergarten program in a long day care setting. You will inspire curiosity and a love of learning through intentional teaching and responsive curriculum design.

Join a council that values collaboration with families, mentors educators, and ensures compliance with Child Safe Standards while contributing to service quality and improvement. Applications close 1 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering a high quality kindergarten program.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Confidence in curriculum decision making and assessment of learning.
• Ability to mentor and guide educators in planning and reflection.

Responsibilities

• Planning, documenting and evaluating children's learning in line with the VEYLDF and NQF.
• Assessing individual learning and scaffolding children's development and interests.
• Building strong, respectful partnerships with families and professionals.
• Mentoring educators and students in high quality pedagogical practice.
• Contributing to the centre Quality Improvement Plan and service promotion.
• Ensuring compliance with Child Safe Standards, legislation and Council policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentoring educators

Curriculum decision making

Technology for programming

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood (or ACECQA-approved)

VIT registration

First Aid/CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma certificates

National Criminal History Check

Commitment to child safety

Job description

Whitehorse City Council – Vermont South VIC

At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do.

• $82k per annum+ 12% Superannuation
• Early Childhood Teacher - rotating roster between 6.53am - 6.15pm
• Full Time working a 9 day fortnight

At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our organisation focus on:

• Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
• Great Organisational Culture
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Good Governance and Integrity

Our Council owned Children's Services Centre provide high quality education and care programs that are delivered by our highly qualified, dedicated and passionate educators, teachers and staff within a supportive and nurturing environment for all children.

The program encourages children and families to work together in collaboration with the service to share their interests and needs.

The role:

As an Early Childhood Teacher within WELS, you will lead a vibrant kindergarten program within a long day care setting. You will inspire curiosity and a love of learning through intentional teaching, reflective practice and responsive curriculum design.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Planning, documenting and evaluating children's learning in line with the VEYLDF and NQF
• Assessing individual learning and scaffolding children's development and interests
• Building strong, respectful partnerships with families and professionals
• Mentoring educators and students in high quality pedagogical practice
• Contributing to the centre Quality Improvement Plan and service promotion
• Ensuring compliance with Child Safe Standards, legislation and Council policies

You are a passionate and reflective teacher who brings:

• Demonstrated experience delivering a high quality kindergarten program
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Confidence in curriculum decision making and assessment of learning
• Ability to mentor and guide educators in planning and reflection
• Initiative, creativity and sound professional judgement
• Practical skills in technology for programming and documentation
• Bachelor of Early Childhood (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
• Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
• Current First Aid/CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certificates
• National Criminal History Check
• Commitment to child safety

In return, we will offer:

The ability to make a difference - Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions - a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering - Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities - engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

Applications close 1 November 2026.

ABOUT US

The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities.

Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne's largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals!

City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.

Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.

At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include:

• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector.
• Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements
• Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases.
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport