University of Melbourne Hiring for Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) Job at Melbourne Full Time

• To advise and inform the Early Childhood Teacher or Centre Director of relevant matters pertaining to program development, the needs of individual children and any issues that may impact on the operation of the early childhood service

• To work as an enthusiastic team member to provide a responsive environment that supports children’s wellbeing, relationships and learning through intentional teaching, partnerships and critical reflection

• To maintain Children’s portfolios, drawing on the Early Years Learning Framework, theorists and early childhood pedagogy

• Collaborate with team members to develop and establish learning environments that are sensory rich, aesthetically pleasing and challenge and extend children’s learning and play

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have advanced information technology skills, as well as excellent oral & written communication skills. You will be a passionate individual who strives to engage with children on their level within various environments and to meet the physical care and needs of children. Your organisational skills will assist you in multitasking, consistently responding to competing needs and to have a smooth structure in place throughout your workplace. You are enthusiastic when it comes to working and taking responsibility for teaching young learners, and can maintain a professional attitude at all times within your role.

You will also have:

• An approved early childhood educator qualification as approved by ACECQA

• Level 2 First Aid Certificate, including anaphylaxis and asthma components

Knowledge and skills:

• Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (0-8)

• Child Safe Standards

• Food Act 1984 (Victoria) and Food Standards Code

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave

• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading

• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs

• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club

• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience. Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the .

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].