Qualified Educator

Only About Children Springboard; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Only About Children Deanside is seeking a warm, professional Educator to join our new Deanside campus. You will support children to feel safe, curious and included as they learn through play, with the OAC Grow Curriculum guiding activities and routines.

The role requires a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, First Aid and a Working with Children Check, with above-award pay and strong team support. Join us to nurture young minds in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (must have).
• Experience helping young children learn, play and feel safe in their own way.
• Understanding of child development, the EYLF and NQF.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.
• Warm communication with children, families and your team.
• Working with Children Check and clearance.
• Deep care for safety, wellbeing, voice and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• My room feels safest when you create calm routines, thoughtful play and time to explore with confidence.
• My learning grows when you follow children's curiosity through stories, blocks, painting and nature.
• My progress becomes visible when you notice what they try and share that story.
• My imagination stretches when you set up spaces to move, build, dig, dance, create and try again.
• My family feels connected when you share their day with warmth, care and professionalism.

Skills

Experience helping young children

Warm communication

Understanding of child development

First Aid CPR Training

Working with Children Check

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Qualified Educator

Job ad reference: OAC/1953248E Location Deanside Attachments No File Attached Advertisement Open Date 27-Oct-2026 Advertisement Closing Date 17-Nov-2026

About this role

Educator - Full Time - OAC Deanside

Before I can write my name, I know who makes me feel safe.

I know the person who smiles when I come in.

The person who gets down low so I can see their face.

The person who helps when my tower falls down, my shoes are on the wrong feet, or my feelings feel too big.

I know who helps me feel safe enough to run, climb, paint, sing, ask questions, make friends and try again.

Some days I want to be a dinosaur.

Some days I need a kind word before I am ready to play.

At Only About Children Deanside, that person could be you.

We're looking for a warm, professional and committed Educatorto join our team.

About our Deanside campus

At Deanside, my campus is being built for new friendships, new routines and new beginnings. I arrive in the growing City of Melton, at a purpose-built campus on Best Drive with eight rooms and two big outdoor yards. It is a place where a new community can grow from the start.

I can learn through the OAC Grow Curriculum in spaces made for nursery, toddler and kindergarten children. I can be supported by educators, families and allied health services when I need them. This is where I can feel safe, respected and inspired to explore, learn and belong.

You're The Difference

At OAC, they say You're The Difference.

I think that means you help my day feel safe, happy and full of things to discover. Because of you, I can be curious, brave, messy and proud when I try something new.

You may call it early learning. For me, it is my world getting bigger, one safe and happy moment at a time.

About the role

In this role, you help me and my friends feel safe enough to play, rest, wonder and grow.

You notice what makes my eyes light up, like bugs, blocks, books, water, music, painting or pretend play, and turn those sparks into learning.

What you'll do

• My room feels safest when you create calm routines, thoughtful play and time to explore with confidence.
• My learning grows when you follow my curiosity, from stories and blocks to paint, nature, music and pretend play.
• My progress becomes visible when you notice what I try, enjoy and learn, then help share that story.
• My imagination stretches when you set up spaces where I can move, build, dig, dance, create and try again.
• My family feels connected when you share my day with warmth, care and professionalism.

What you'll bring

• A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Experience helping young children learn, play and feel safe in their own way.
• Understanding of child development, the EYLF and NQF.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.
• Warm communication with children, families and your team.
• Deep care for my safety, wellbeing, voice and inclusion.
• A Working with Children Check and relevant clearance.

What we offer

• OAC helps you feel valued for the difference you make, with above award pay, worker retention payment and recognition programs.
• Your family matters too, with up to 50% childcare discount for eligible team members, paid parental leave and salary sacrifice options.
• Professional development, Grow Curriculum training and expert-led sessions help you bring fresh ideas into my day.
• Study support, paid study leave where eligible and campus pathways help your career keep growing.
• OAC Rewards, Wellbeing Days, TELUS Health EAP and digital wellbeing resources help support life inside and outside work.
• When you feel supported, I feel it in the way my room feels safe, happy and ready to explore.

Child safety and inclusion

I need to feel safe before I can learn, play and grow.

At OAC, child safety comes first. There is zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. Everyone who joins the team must help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive place where children have a voice, feel safe, and are valued and respected.

You will need to complete all required working with children, background and compliance checks. OAC welcomes people from all backgrounds who share this commitment.