Position Number: 0064220
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.6FTE); Fixed-term until 24 December 2025
Department: Student and Scholarly Service
Salary: UOM 4 – $76,901 – $81,615 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

• Responsible for designing, programming, and implementing engaging and effective educational programs.
• Join a dedicated team providing exceptional early childhood education in a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment! 

About the Role

The Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) provides high-quality education and care for children aged 6 months to 5 years, guided by the National Quality Framework and curriculum standards. This role involves creating inclusive and meaningful learning experiences, maintaining professional documentation, and fostering respectful relationships with children, families, and the community. Working collaboratively with the team, the educator contributes to continuous improvement in the centre’s operations and reports to the Early Childhood Teacher and Centre Director.

Your responsibilities will include:

• To adhere to the requirements of the National Quality Standards, the Education & Care National Law and the Education & Care Services National Regulations.
• To work as an enthusiastic team member to provide a responsive environment that supports children’s wellbeing, relationships and learning through intentional teaching, partnerships, and critical reflection. 
• To assist in the implementation of high-quality children’s programs in line with legislative requirements and contemporary theories and approaches to early childhood education, responding to individual strengths and interests of children, families, and staff. 
• To supervise children’s activities to always ensure the safety of each child. 

Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, excels in building meaningful relationships, and brings patience and flexibility. They are highly organised and adaptable, ensuring effective collaboration and task management.

You will also have:

• The appointee will hold an ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education, a current Working with Children Check (WWCC), and a Level 2 First Aid Certificate with anaphylaxis and asthma components.
• A current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• The incumbent will possess knowledge of Federal and State legislation, including the National Quality Standards, Education & Care National Law, National and Victorian Early Years Learning Frameworks, Child Safe Standards, Food Act 1984, and Privacy Act 1988. 
• Information Technology skills, English language oral & written communication skills are also an expectation. 

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

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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.

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
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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 reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

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.

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, 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.