Address- Permanent, part-time position within our Childcare Team - 25 hours per week
- Career development opportunities & training programs
- $70,133 - $81,304 Pro-Rata + 11% Superannuation (Salary negotiable on experience)
About City of Melbourne
Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world's most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity.
At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation of 1800+ team members positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.
Together we Make the Difference #teammelbourne
What we can offer you at City of Melbourne
- Attractive Remuneration & Benefit: Competitive pay package, career development opportunities
- Career and leadership development programs: Be part of a collaborative, and forward-thinking team offering a chance to contribute, lead and mentor
- CoM for You: Wellbeing Initiatives, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and CoM Unity Employee Benefits program
What this role will bring to City of Melbourne
The Qualified Early Childhood Educator provides high quality education and care for children accessing the service. The Educator in this position will be guided by the Educational Leader, and shares responsibility for ensuring that the program reflects current best practice, and meets the individual needs of each child participating in the program. Programs will be informed by 'Belonging, Being and Becoming' Early Years Learning Frameworks.
We currently are recruiting for our North Melbourne Children's Centre, and also have a second facility being Lady Huntingfield Early Learning and Family Services Centre. Both services are open 7.30am to 6.00pm.
What you will bring to City of Melbourne
All CoM employees will demonstrate an ability to articulate and demonstrate benefits of positive culture and City of Melbourne's iCare values - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect and Excellence;
- Diploma Children's Services qualification
- Experience working in an Early Childhood Services environment with demonstrated knowledge of the National Quality Framework, which includes the National Quality Standards, Early Years Learning Framework and Regulations
- Current Level 2 First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certificates that appear on the ACECQA approved qualification list.
- Ability to engage ethically, and respect the diversity and abilities of children and families
In addition; the Qualified Early Childhood Educator will ideally possess;
- Willingness to take on responsibility of certified supervisor if required.
- Ability to work across full hours of centre operation - between 7.20am and 6.10pm, and to attend paid staff meetings and other centre directed activities out of working hours
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of the National Quality Framework, which includes the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Frameworks
- Previous experience managing a small team
- Proven ability to work effectively with children, families and staff to achieve the best outcomes for children
By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.
To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.
How to apply
As part of the online application form you are required to:
- Attach your resume
- Attach a separate cover letter (no more than one page)
- Attach copies of your certified qualifications (under 'Other' Application Documents)
Please address your covering letter to Michelle Maschio/ Maree Rabach - Centre Coordinator
Please be aware that we are actively recruiting and interviewing for this position, so you may be contacted prior to application close date.
Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm, Sunday 31 March 2024.
For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact careers@melbourne.vic.gov.au
City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a Police and Working with Children Check. For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy - City of Melbourne
City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.
