Early Childhood Educator

Join to apply for the Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) role at University of Melbourne. Applications close: 12:00 AM (AEDT/Melbourne time) Tuesday 9 December 2025. University of Melbourne provided pay range This range is provided by University of Melbourne. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$80,000.00/yr - A$85,000.00/yr Role type: Continuing; Part Time (Monday - Friday 6 hours per day) Department/School: Student and Scholarly Services; Chancellery Education Portfolio Salary: UoM 4 - $80,400 - $85,328 p.a. plus 17% super Implement innovative early childhood programs / Collaborate in a supportive team environment / Contribute to children's growth and development Apply now to nurture young minds and make a lasting impact on children's early education and care Drive educational excellence supporting a strong learning culture Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. Your next career opportunity The University of Melbourne Queensberry Children's Centre offers high quality early childhood care and education to children aged 3 months to school age with funded 3- and 4-year-old kindergarten programs. You'll work in a collaborative environment, implementing innovative programs that align with national quality standards and curriculum frameworks. This role offers you the chance to shape young minds, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and contribute to continuous improvement in early childhood education. Your responsibilities will include: Implement High-Quality Programs: Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that respond to children’s individual strengths and interests, aligned with national curriculum frameworks. Ensure Child Safety and Development: Supervise children’s activities, maintain a safe environment, and record observations to assess learning and inform program planning. Collaborate and Communicate: Work closely with team members to create engaging learning environments and liaise with families and colleagues to support children’s development. Maintain Professional Standards: Adhere to National Quality Standards and relevant regulations, continuously evaluating and reflecting on teaching practices to improve outcomes for children. You may be a great fit if: An enthusiastic, committed Diploma Educator with knowledge of contemporary early childhood practice who is able to nurture children and effectively facilitate learning. You will demonstrate significant experience or interest in inquiry learning, arts education, sustainability and learning in nature. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a great team person, and hold a sound knowledge of child safety and regulatory compliance. You will also have: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care as recognized by ACECQA A current Working with Children Check, Level 2 First Aid Certificate and Mandatory Reporting Certification Thorough knowledge and understanding of the relevant state and federal legislation What we offer you Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members For more information check out our benefits page Your new team - Student and Scholarly Services, Early Childhood Education 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. Early Childhood Education Services is located within Student and Scholarly Services at The University of Melbourne, comprising the Early Learning Centre, Abbotsford (90 places daily), Queensberry Children's Centre (96 places daily), and Swanston Street Children's Centres (40 places daily). These centres provide early childhood education for approximately 266 children aged 6 months to five years from the University and the surrounding community. The centres operate for a minimum of 48 weeks per year and are open for 10 hours per day. The early childhood education staff team is comprised of approximately 60 staff working either full-time or part-time across the three centres. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities. The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: 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 Indigenous strategy please visit Working at the University - what you need to know Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Join Us and Apply Today Please include the following documents in your application: Resume Cover Letter outlining your: Philosophy and experience in early childhood education Experience and interest Indigenous perspectives, sustainability, arts and learning in nature Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description. For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alexandra Beasley via email at , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. Position Description JR- Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) - Continuing Applications close: 12:00 AM (AEDT/Melbourne time) Tuesday 9 December 2025. 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