"Early Childhood Educator"

Location: Abbotsford

Role type: Full-time - Continuing

Department: Student and Scholarly Services

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

• Join a passionate team of Early Childhood professionals committed to quality teaching and learning, collaboration and professional growth
• Investing in you- benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Regarding the Role

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.

Who We Are Looking For

An enthusiastic, committed Diploma Educator with knowledge of contemporary early childhood practice who is able to nurture children and effectively facilitate learning. You will demonstrate significant experience or interest in inquiry learning, leading an arts education and learning in nature.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a great team person, and hold a sound knowledge of child safety and regulatory compliance.

You will also have:

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current First Aid, Mandatory Reporting certification and a Working With Children Check
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the relevant state and federal legislation.

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

Join Us!

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

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your:
  • Philosophy and experience in early childhood education
  • Experience and interest leading an inquiry curriculum grounded in Indigenous Perspectives, arts education and learning in nature

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Position Description: JR-007516 Early Childhood Educator Continuing PD

Applications close: Tuesday 3 February 2026, at 11.59PM Melbourne time