Job Summary
- (Cert III Qualified Educator) $61,912.59 - $67,100.95; (Diploma Qualified Educators) $68,101.52 - $73,462.88 + super + RDO
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 14th Jun 2023
- Melbourne > Carlton North
Permanent Full-time - Diploma Qualified Educators - Band 4 - $68,101.52 - $73,462.88 (from $34.46 per hour) + super + RDO
Permanent Full-time - Cert III Qualified Educator - Band 3 - $61,912.59 - $67,100.95 (from $31.33 per hour) + super + RDO
The City of Yarra is an inner metropolitan municipality which is home to a diverse community of approximately 100,000 people across 12 different inner Melbourne suburbs. The City of Yarra Children’s Services Unit operates 5 early childhood education centres with integrated kindergarten, 4 sessional kindergartens, occasional care and OSHC programs. Our Children’s Services are committed to providing safe and inclusive environments where educators work together with children, families and the community to meet their needs. Starting as soon as possible, the successful applicants will commence their Early Years Educator journey with our North Yarra Early Years Precinct at our North Carlton Children’s Centre, located on Wurundjeri country.
North Carlton Children’s Centre is an 89 place Long Day Care and Sessional Kindergarten. At North Carlton Children’s Centre, our mission is to support the children in our care to be confident, caring and active change-makers, in their daily lives and for the future. We take pride in our relationships with children, families and the wider community and work to support the learning and wellbeing of our children every day. Our programs meet the National Quality Standards for Education and Care Services and are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework. We celebrate the diversity of Yarra and all families and children are welcome in our centres.
Inviting applications for Early Childhood Educators, Diploma and Certificate III qualified, to join our Children’s Services Team. To be successful in the position you will be an Educator who has an enthusiasm for engaging with children, families and the community. You will understand the benefits of observing children’s play and learning, to extend on their interests and provide positive outcomes through enriched educational environments. You will have proven experience in leading the implementation of high-quality children’s educational programs. You will have solid understanding of children’s emotional attachment, inclusion and development more broadly. Yarra is a child safe organisation and as such you will understand the important role that educators play in protecting and advocating for children’s wellbeing.
To learn more about us you can watch our video HERE.
You can find out what other employment benefits our educators receive HERE. *Some benefits may be subject to eligibility criteria, approval and/or a policy framework.
If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more about our Long Day Care Centres, Occasional Care programs, Outside School Hours Care and Kindergartens visit us on https://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/services/family-and-children.
Yarra city council is an exciting and flexible Organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture and diversity. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives and continually improve service to the community.
For further information, please see the position description below or contact Robyn Kellett, Coordinator of North Carlton Children's Centre, at [email protected] using the subject line: Early Childhood Educators - North Carlton Children's Centre enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III - Position Description April 2022.pdf
Early Childhood Educator - Diploma - Position Description April 2022.pdf
In your application please note that the selection panel will assess your CV and cover letter against the technical skills, ability and qualifications of the Position Description as well as your separate responses to the questions in the application process.
*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check, evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination and a pre-employment medical assessment prior 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 its merits.
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and 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.