Play‑Based Early Childhood Educator (Cert III) – Cohuna

Department of Education Victoria; Cohuna; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria Cohuna is launching a new Early Learning Victoria centre in Cohuna, offering long day care and 3- and 4-Year-Old Kinder programs. This Certificate III level role supports delivering quality early childhood education under contemporary pedagogy and works toward programme planning aligned with national and state standards.

Join ELV for a start date in January 2026 and you may be eligible for a commitment bonus of up to $4,000. Applications close late November 2026.

Qualifications

• ACECQA approved Certificate III level qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care, or actively working towards completion.
• Valid Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications; completion of Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting online learning
• Agreement to a police check; an international police check must be provided for candidates who resided outside of Australia for 12+ months in the last 10 years
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Responsibilities

• Support the team to deliver high-quality early childhood education guided by evidence-informed, contemporary pedagogy and practice
• Contribute to and assist in the planning and implementation of the educational program, aligned with the National Quality Standards, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National Education and Care Law and Regulations
• Monitor children's progress and support their social, emotional and cognitive development
• Build respectful, collaborative relationships with families, children and colleagues, ensuring all children feel safe and valued

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Family engagement

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Department of Education Victoria Cohuna is launching a new Early Learning Victoria centre in Cohuna, offering long day care and 3- and 4-Year-Old Kinder programs. This Certificate III level role supports delivering quality early childhood education under contemporary pedagogy and works toward programme planning aligned with national and state standards.

Join ELV for a start date in January 2026 and you may be eligible for a commitment bonus of up to $4,000. Applications close late November 2026.