Early Childhood Educator (CERTIFICATE III)

Job no: 0025301
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department/School: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 3 - $63,968 – $70,628 p.a. plus 17% super

• Be a key player in crafting a safe, stimulating environment for children's growth and development. 
• $63,968 – $70,628 p.a., 17% super and benefits! 

About the Role 
Join us as an Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III) at the University of Melbourne Early Childhood Services! In this role, you'll play a crucial part in providing quality education and care for children on our campus. Your mission: to align with the center's philosophy, approach to teaching, and the standards set by the National Quality Framework. As a key team player, you'll collaborate with the Center Director, Educational Leader, Early Childhood Teachers, and fellow Educators to create an enriching environment for our youngest learners. Let's shape the future together! 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Collaborate with Early Childhood Teachers and Diploma educators to deliver a top-tier curriculum aligned with the Center's values, regulations, and frameworks, ensuring holistic development.  
• Assist in documenting children's progress with guidance from educational leaders, fostering a comprehensive understanding of their learning journey.  
• Team up with colleagues to create safe, inclusive, and vibrant environments that inspire learning and growth for every child.  
• Vigilantly supervise children's activities, prioritizing their safety and well-being at all time. 

Who we are looking for 
Join our team if you're an Early Childhood Educator passionate about excellence. Work in a service that exceeds NQS standards across all 7 areas, and enjoy critically reflecting on your work while building strong relationships with children and families. Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and dedication. Let's shape a positive future in education together. 

You will also have:  

• An approved early childhood educator (Certificate III) qualification as approved by ACECQA.   
• First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012), including anaphylaxis and asthma components.   
• Current Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting training.  

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD. 

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check. 

This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. 

Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services 
​Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation.  This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.​ 

Early Childhood Education Services is located within Student and Scholarly Services at The University of Melbourne, comprising the Early Learning Centre, Abbotsford (90 places daily), Queensberry Children’s Centre (96 places daily) and Swanston Street Children’s Centres (41 places daily).  These centres provide early childhood education for approximately 350 children aged 6 months to five years from the University and the surrounding community. The centres operate for a minimum of 48 weeks per year and are open for 10 hours per day. The early childhood education staff team is comprised of approximately 60 staff working either full-time or part-time across the three centres. 

What we offer you! 
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page! 

The University of Melbourne 
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .    

Be yourself 
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page. 

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. 

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring  

Join Us! 
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:  

• Resume 
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience 

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description. 

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Maddison Ryan via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.