Early Childhood Educator Certificate III (Level 1)

Early Childhood Educator Certificate III 

Reference number: 10572

Closing date: 11pm, 2 May 2025 

• Working with a team of dedicated early childhood teachers and educators delivering our 3- and 4-year-old kindergarten program 
• Currently based at Airport West kindergarten, with kindergarten location subject to yearly roster changes based on community need 
• Permanent part time opportunity, working 36 hours per week during kindergarten terms 
• Annualised salary model available with regular salary across all kindergarten holidays
• Salary commencing at Educator level 1, $35.35 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation        
• Career development opportunities available

The Opportunity 

Working collaboratively within our team of early childhood teachers and educators, this position will see you implementing high-quality, innovative play-based programs that meet the learning and development needs of children attending 3- and 4-year-old kindergarten. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Working according to the Child Safe Standards, National Quality Framework and curriculum frameworks.
• Developing and maintaining positive reciprocal relationships with and between children, families and educators.
• Initiating and promoting warm and intentional interactions with children as a key learning strategy.
• In collaboration with team members, documenting children’s learning both individually and as part of a group.
• Contributing to the development and delivery of curriculums within the learning program.

About You

• You will hold a Certificate III in Children's Services or equivalent, as recognised by the Department of Education and Training and in accordance with the Education and Care National Law Act 2010 & the Education and Care National Services Regulations 2011;
• You have a great understanding of Child Safe Standards, National Quality Framework and curriculum frameworks 
• The ability to establish and maintain strong professional relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Ability to self-manage work requirements in liaison with kindergarten teacher and educators; and,
• Hold a current and valid, or willingness to obtain: Working With Children Check, First Aid Level 2, CPR Certificate, Anaphylaxis Management and Emergency Asthma Management certificates.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Please attach a copy of your resume and cover letter to your application, applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description and or contact Michelle Drill, Early Years Regional Team Leader on 03 9243 9*** or email ************@mvcc.vic.gov.au. 

In line with Council policy, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you may be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Moonee Valley is a great place to live, work and visit. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses. 

Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

Some of the great benefits of working at Moonee Valley City Council are flexible working conditions, learning and development opportunities, supportive leadership and various staff benefits.

Our Council offices are located in the heart of our vibrant, diverse community with great food, cafes and green spaces nearby. We have excellent public transport at our doorstep as well as cycling access for our employees.

At Moonee Valley City Council, we pride ourselves on having job opportunities which make a real difference in the community and having a workplace which values everyone’s unique skills and attributes.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email **@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.