Qualified Early Childhood Educator

City of Melbourne; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Parental leave

Career progression

Hybrid work

Job summary

City of Melbourne is seeking a Qualified Early Childhood Educator to deliver high-quality education and care for children at City of Melbourne Children's Services. Guided by the Educational Leader, you will plan engaging learning experiences reflecting best practice and supporting each child’s development.

You will work with a team to create safe, inclusive environments informed by the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards, build strong partnerships with families, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and inclusive education.
• Ability to engage with diverse families and communities.
• Experience supporting learning through play and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Willingness to mentor students and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate educational programs.
• Foster positive, nurturing relationships with children and families.
• Build partnerships with families through meaningful communication and engagement.
• Contribute to Quality Improvement initiatives and centre-wide improvement.

Skills

Child development understanding

Communication with families

Mentoring peers and students

Education

Diploma of Children's Services

Job description

The Qualified Early Childhood Educator provides high-quality education and care for children attending City of Melbourne Children's Services. Guided by the Educational Leader, you will help deliver engaging learning experiences that reflect contemporary best practice and support the individual strengths, interests and developmental needs of every child.

Working alongside a passionate team of educators, you will contribute to safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environments informed by the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's early learning journeys while supporting families and contributing to a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

A little more about the role

Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate educational programs informed by the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.

Foster positive, nurturing and equitable relationships with children, supporting their learning, wellbeing, health and safety.

Build strong partnerships with families through meaningful communication, engagement and sharing of learning outcomes.

Contribute to Quality Improvement Plan initiatives, ongoing assessment processes and continuous improvement activities across the centre.

Provide leadership, mentoring and support to educators, students and volunteers while contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About you

You are a passionate and experienced early childhood educator who is committed to providing high-quality learning experiences and building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues. You bring a collaborative approach, strong professional knowledge and a genuine commitment to supporting every child to thrive.

You may also be:

A skilled educator with experience delivering engaging, child-centred learning programs.

A confident communicator who builds strong partnerships with families and diverse communities.

A collaborative team member who enjoys mentoring peers, students and volunteers.

Knowledgeable in contemporary early childhood practice, child development and inclusion.

Committed to continuous improvement, reflective practice and achieving positive outcomes for children.

What your experience might look like – Key Selection Criteria

Approved Diploma of Children's Services qualification, or approved equivalent/higher qualification in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations.

Demonstrated knowledge and application of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework.

Considerable experience working within an Early Childhood Education and Care environment.

Proven ability to work effectively with children, families and colleagues to achieve positive learning and development outcomes.

Current and valid Working with Children Check, Police Check, First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain)

Benefits of working with us

• Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
• Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
• Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
• Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.

We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.

Inclusion matters

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.