Join Early Learning Victoria Bani Walup (Murtoa), a new purpose-built centre opening in Term 1, 2025. We’re seeking Casual Early Childhood Educators (Diploma and Certificate III qualified) to deliver play-based learning in state-of-the-art facilities. With on-site mentoring and professional development, this is your chance to grow your career and make an impact. Apply now!
About the role
Join our passionate team in Murtoa as a Casual Early Childhood Educator (Diploma or Certificate III qualified) and help shape the future of young minds in a supportive, innovative environment. You'll deliver high-quality, play-based education guided by evidence-informed practices that align with the National Quality Standards and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
Create nurturing, engaging spaces where children thrive socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Build meaningful connections with families, children, and colleagues, fostering a truly inclusive environment that values every child's unique needs. Working in a purpose-built, forward-thinking centre, you'll have the chance to make a lasting impact while growing your skills and career. This is more than a job; it's your opportunity to inspire, lead, and thrive.
Purpose Built for Learning and Collaboration
Early Learning Victoria Bani Walup (Murtoa) is a brand-new purpose-built 57-place centre offering childcare, Three-Year-Old Kindergarten, and Pre-Prep for four-year-olds. The centre will open at the commencement of term 1 2025 and boasts inspiring new facilities designed purposefully for play-based learning and team collaboration. A dedicated centre-based leadership team is available on site to provide collaborative, passionate coaching, mentoring, and professional development on all aspects of pedagogy and child safety.
About Early Learning Victoria
The Victorian Government is establishing 50 government-owned and operated early learning centres by 2032 as part of the Best Start, Best Life reforms. The centres will offer childcare, Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten, and Pre-Prep. The centres will provide high-quality, accessible, and inclusive early childhood education and care that is child-centred, focused on learning through play and in nature, with strong connections to local communities.
Early Learning Victoria's central office is in the Victorian Department of Education. The central team is leading the roll-out of the 50 centres and will support and oversee centre operations once they open.
Staff in the Early Learning Victoria centres will be part of a new Victorian government-employed early childhood workforce. We are committed to creating a supportive and enriching work environment for our employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development. Early Learning Victoria is committed to Child Safety and the safeguarding of children from harm.
Key responsibilities
* Together with the Room Leader, support the provision of an environment where children can flourish and thrive, supported by evidence-informed pedagogy and practice.
* Uphold all elements of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, and the National Quality Standards, guided by the philosophy of Early Learning Victoria.
* Support in the planning, delivery, and implementation of integrated teaching and learning strategies, guided by the individual learning and development needs of each child.
* Exemplify and embody the Early Learning Victoria philosophy and values.
* Build respectful relationships with families, staff, and relevant community stakeholders, ensuring that all children feel safe and valued within a supportive classroom.
* Create a positive and welcoming experience for families and children.
* Ensure all legislative requirements, policies, and procedures are met and maintained.
Experience required will include
* Demonstrated experience as an early childhood educator delivering a high-quality play-based educational program.
* High-level understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework, Education Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Framework, and Child Safe Standards.
* Effective communication and relationship-building skills with staff, children, families, and communities.
* Experience working with vulnerable children and families is desirable.
Specific skills/qualifications required
* ACECQA approved Certificate III or Diploma level qualification or actively working towards.
* Valid ‘Employee' Working with Children Check.
* Willingness to consent to a Police Check (to be arranged by Early Learning Victoria).
* First Aid, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications.
* Protecting Children – Mandatory Reporting online learning (can be arranged by Early Learning Victoria).
* Food Handling Certificate and Safe Sleep Training is desirable.
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) addressing the Key Selection Criteria and summarising their skills, relevant experience, and suitability to the role.
Further Information
Please note, these roles are for an immediate start following standard pre-employment checks.
For more information about the role and Early Learning Victoria, please contact Rebecca Zielinski on 7022 1474 or elv.workforce@education.vic.gov.au.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability, and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact Rebecca Zielinski on 7022 1474 or elv.workforce@education.vic.gov.au.
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Applications close 11:59pm on 4th of February 2025.
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