"Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)"

Role type:

Full-time; Fixed Term until 31 March 2027

Department:

Student & Scholarly Services

Salary:

UOM 4 $80,400 - $85,328 p.a. plus 17% super

• University-affiliated early childhood centre with strong reputation / evidence-based, play-rich curriculum within National Quality Framework / collaborative, reflective team culture with ongoing professional development

Apply now to shape meaningful learning experiences for young children in a supportive, high-quality early learning community.

Investing In You – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

As an Early Childhood Educator (Diploma), you will provide high-quality education and care for young children. You will design and evaluate play-based programmes that promote children’s agency, wellbeing, and learning within an inclusive environment. You will collaborate with a skilled team, engage families, and contribute to continuous improvement across the centre.

What you will deliver:

• Design, implement, and evaluate play-based learning programmes aligned with national curriculum frameworks and individual children’s strengths.
• Ensure children’s safety and wellbeing through active supervision, risk awareness, and adherence to regulatory and child-safe standards.
• Document learning through observations, assessments, and records that meet National Quality Framework and centre expectations.
• Create engaging, aesthetically rich indoor and outdoor environments that extend children’s play, exploration, and relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families to build respectful partnerships and continuously reflect on practice and pedagogy.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold an ACECQA-approved Diploma qualification in early childhood education and a current Working with Children Check.
• Bring experience working in an approved education and care service as part of a collaborative team.
• Maintain current HLTAID012 first aid certification, including anaphylaxis, asthma, mandatory reporting and National Child Safety training.
• Apply the National Quality Standards, Education and Care law, and Early Years Learning Framework in daily practice.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Victorian frameworks, Child Safe Standards, and relevant privacy and food safety legislation.
• Use strong written, verbal, and digital skills to document learning and communicate effectively with families and colleagues.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Student & Scholarly Services

At the University of Melbourne’s early childhood services, you will join a values-driven, high-quality education and care community. Educators, teachers, and leaders work collaboratively across our centres to deliver responsive, play-based programmes for children and families. You will be supported with reflective practice, mentoring, and access to the broader university network and resources. This is a welcoming, inclusive environment where professional learning and continuous improvement are actively encouraged.

Position Description:

JR-011497 UoM 4 Early childhood Educator PD.pdf
JR-011497 UoM 4 Early childhood Educator PD.docx