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Moonee Valley City Council Hiring for Early Childhood Educator Diploma (Early Learning) Job at Moonee Ponds Full Time

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Reference Number
14108

Position Title
Early Childhood Educator Diploma (Early Learning)

Employment Type
Permanent Full Time

Directorate
Service Delivery

Department
Family & Children Services

Location
Strathmore Childrens Centre

Banding
Band 4

Position Summary
Early Childhood Educator Diploma (Early Learning)

Reference number: 14108

Closing date: 11:45pm, Thursday 30 June 2022
  • Permanent full-time position
  • Salary commencing at $69,843 per annum plus 10% superannuation (commensurate with experience)
  • Monthly RDO available


About Council’s Family and Children’s Services
Moonee Valley City Council is a proud to be an equal opportunity and child safe employer. All our Family and Children’s Services are situated on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung and this acknowledgment is embedded across all service delivery.
Family and Children’s Services is responsible for the coordination, advice, education and delivery of a broad range of services for children and families from 0-17 years of age. This includes Early Years Services (long day, occasional and kindergarten), Family Services, Maternal and Child Health, Immunisation and a Planning Team.
Moonee Valley City Council Early Years Services is committed to delivering high quality education and care that supports the safety, participation, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We strive to work collaboratively with families and the wider community to meet their diverse needs and build community capacity. We support educators as part of a collaborative team that builds educator capacity and leadership, leading to quality outcomes for all involved.


The Opportunity
Working within a team of professional Early Childhood Educators, you will be responsible in assisting the delivery of high-quality education and care that supports the safety, participation, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
  • Working according to the Child Safe Standards, National Quality Framework and curriculum frameworks.
  • Working in collaboration with the team to plan and implement play-based programs.
  • Documenting children’s learning, development, interest and abilities, including setting individual and group goals.
  • Initiating and promoting warm and intentional interactions with children as a key learning strategy.
  • Contributing to the development and delivery of curriculums within the learning program.


Skills & Experience
  • Diploma of Children’s Services or equivalent, as recognised by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and in accordance with the Education and Care National Law Act 2010 & the Education and Care National Services Regulations 2011.
  • Relevant experience in working in children’s services in line with Child Safe Standards, National Quality Framework and curriculum frameworks.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Victoria’s Child Safe Standards.
  • Ability to self-manage work requirements in liaison with room team and supervisor, taking a leadership role as required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other early childhood educators, to provide appropriate culturally sensitive and inclusive educational programs.
  • Hold a current and valid, or willingness to obtain: Working with Children’s Check, First Aid Level 2, CPR Certificate, Anaphylaxis Management and Emergency Asthma Management certificates.


How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/ and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered. For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Michelle Drill, Early Years Regional Team Leader on (03) 9243 9197.


In line with the directions issued by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.


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 H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

Selection Criteria
Essential: Diploma of Children’s Services or equivalent, as recognised by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and in accordance with the Education and Care National Law Act 2010 & the Education and Care National Services Regulations 2011.
Essential: Experience with implementation of high-quality programs that is in alignment with National Quality Standards and approved frameworks.
Essential: Outline your understanding of Victoria’s Child Safe Standards
Essential: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other early childhood educators, to provide appropriate culturally sensitive and inclusive educational programs.
Essential: Hold a current and valid, or willingness to obtain: o Working With Children Check o First Aid Level 2 Certificate o CPR Certificate o Anaphylaxis Management Certificate o Emergency Asthma Management Certificate

Contact Person
Michelle Drill

Contact Number
(03) 9243 9197

Closing Date
30/06/2022

Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.

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