Qualified Early Childhood Educator
- Implement and supervise a high-quality flexible occasional care service.
- Develop and implement learning programs tailored to individual children's needs.
- Ensure the safety and supervision of children in care.
- Casual
- Band 4A ($52.59 per hour)
- Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre
About Us
At Maribyrnong City Council, we are committed to creating a connected, inclusive and thriving community where people feel proud to live, work and visit. Located in Melbourne's vibrant inner west, Maribyrnong is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities, celebrated for its diversity, creativity and strong sense of community. We are passionate about delivering innovative services and opportunities that support our residents, businesses and visitors now and into the future.
The Opportunity
Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre is seeking a suitably Qualified Early Childhood Educator, to implement, supervise and deliver a high quality flexible occasional care service that is responsive to the needs of individual children and their families. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing learning programs designed to take into account the individual differences of each child and promote each child's development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provision of quality Childcare
- Develop and implement learning programs based on the development needs and interests of each child
- Provide the opportunity for families to contribute ideas towards the development of the childcare programs, respecting individual attitudes and values.
- Ensure that every responsible precaution is taken to protect children from harm and from any hazard likely to cause injury.
- Ensure all children are adequately supervised at all times while in the Centre's care.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will require:
- Minimum of a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, recognised by ACECQA.
- Senior First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011).
- Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID009)
- Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification.
- Demonstrated experience working in a similar role caring for children.
- Current Working with Children Check. - Employment version
- No relevant criminal record found in a Police Check.
Why Choose Maribyrnong?
- Work with a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
- Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work environment;
- Work in a meaningful role within a culture-driven organisation;
- Discounted membership to Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre
So, if you are looking for a role where you enjoy working within a diverse community focused environment and can make a genuine difference, while improving your personal development Apply Now!
How to Apply
To download PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6941240.
To express your interest in this role, please submit your Resume and a Cover Letter via our Careers website outlining your relevant experience and suitability in support of your application by the closing date listed and addressed to Carole Wigglesworth, Chilcare Team Leader.
Enquiries: Should you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Carole Wigglesworth, Childcare Team Leader on 7065 6727.
Closing Date: 8 Noveber 2026 - 10.00pm.
Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.
As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.
Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.
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