Early Childhood Educator - Diploma

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Early Childhood Educator - Diploma Qualified

Permanent Part-time role

16 hours per week worked across Monday and Tuesday between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM

Band 4 - Starting from $70961.56 (hourly rate $38.98) super (pro rata)

Are you looking to join an organisation that values the meaningful work that you do as an early childhood educator

Yarra City Council Childrens Services are seeking dedicated educators for our long day early education and care programs in Collingwood.

To find out more about our Long Day Early Education and Care Centres Occasional Care programs and Kindergartens visit us on Childhood Educators employed at Yarra enjoy the generous employment conditions of the Yarra City Council Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 including:

Annual increments
Dedicated off-the-floor planning time (pro-rata)
- Diploma 4 hours
Full time 52/52 educator receive a monthly RDO
Additional leave entitlements including ceremonial leave and parental leave
Exceptional professional development and career opportunities
Recognition of service incentives
Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Yarra is a child safe organisation and as such you will understand the important role that educators play in protecting and advocating for childrens wellbeing.

To be successful in this role the following is required:

Minimum qualification of Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
Up to date First Aid CPR EpiPen and Asthma Management qualifications
Valid Working with Children Check
Experience using Xplor (or similar online education platform) (desirable)
Demonstrated ability to facilitate responsive routines and programs guided by the approved learning frameworks
Current mandatory reporting training
Team focused approach
You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

Yarra City Council is an exciting and flexible organisation. We pride ourselves oninclusive culture and aim tomake a positive difference in peoples lives and continually improve service to the community.

For further information please see the position descriptionsbelow or contact Nada Rowan Collingwood Early Years Coordinator at .

Multiple Positions - Early Childhood Educator - Diploma Qualified - Community Strengthening - Position Description (May 2025).pdf

Applications close on Sunday 28th September 2025 at 11:55pm.

In your application please include/attach yourResume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter provide a brief overview addressing theKey Selection Criteria(KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

In your application please note that the selection panel will assess your CV against the technical skills ability and qualifications of the Position Description as well as your optional cover letter.

*This position is subject to satisfactoryPolice CheckandWorking with Children Checkprior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on itsmerits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being achild safe organisationand supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders culturally religiously and linguistically diverse people young people older people women and people who identify as gay lesbian bisexual transgender intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

Early Childhood Educator - Diploma QualifiedPermanent Part-time role16 hours per week worked across Monday and Tuesday between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PMBand 4 - Starting from $70961.56 (hourly rate $38.98) super (pro rata)Are you looking to join an organisation that values the meaningful work that you do...