"Early Childhood Teacher"

Role type: Fixed Term position until April 2026; Full-time

Department/School: Student and Scholarly Services; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

Salary: UoM 4 - $78,824 - $83,655 p.a. plus 17% super

• Implement innovative early childhood programs / Collaborate in a supportive team environment / Contribute to children's growth and development
• Apply now to nurture young minds and make a lasting impact on children's early education and care
• Drive educational excellence supporting a strong learning culture Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne Early Learning Centre offers an exceptional early education for three and four-year old children in funded Kindergarten programs. Our unique learning environment is situated in an historic setting near the Abbotsford Convent and holds a long history of excellence in early learning.

Working in class teams, the Early Childhood Educators support the class teacher in planning and delivering an inquiry curriculum grounded in arts, Indigenous perspectives and learning in nature.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implement High-Quality Programs: Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that respond to children's individual strengths and interests, aligned with national curriculum frameworks.
• Ensure Child Safety and Development: Supervise children's activities, maintain a safe environment, and record observations to assess learning and inform program planning.
• Collaborate and Communicate: Work closely with team members to create engaging learning environments and liaise with families and colleagues to support children's development.
• Maintain Professional Standards: Adhere to National Quality Standards and relevant regulations, continuously evaluating and reflecting on teaching practices to improve outcomes for children.

You may be a great fit if: You are a passionate early childhood educator with an approved qualification, committed to providing high-quality care and education while fostering children's growth and development in a collaborative team environment.

You will also have: An approved early childhood educator qualification as recognized by ACECQA, a current Working with Children Check and Level 2 First Aid Certificate, a strong understanding of relevant Federal and State Government legislation in early childhood education, excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team, be willing to be appointed as a Nominated Supervisor or Responsible Person, and the physical capacity to actively engage with children and meet their care needs.

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 fulfillment, including salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program, and comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members! For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services, Early Childhood Education 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 (40 places daily). These centres provide early childhood education for approximately 266 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.