Cert 3 Qualified Educator

Salary: HEP 2 $60,082 - $62,510 per annum plus 17% employer superannuation

Contract Type: Full time, Continuing

Hours per week: 38

Location: Werribee West

Available positions: 2

At Victoria University (VU), our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers is "Thriving place to Study and Work" to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

You would be joining a passionate team of highly motivated Educators. The role will involve developing an educational program, working alongside our Child Studies department to maintain currency, and mentoring students.

This is a full time position at HEP 2, $60,082 - $62,510 per annum plus 17% employer superannuation contributions. This is a full time, continuing position. (38 hours per week)

An example of your responsibilities or duties you may perform will include:

• Work cohesively in a team
• Care for and Educate Children from 6 months to 6 years of age
• Develop an educational program alongside your team and document children's learning

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education is required
• Solid knowledge of the EYLF and Regulations
• Exceptional communication skills
• Dedicated to work alongside an experienced and supportive team to create an educational play based program based on children's interests and intentional teaching

For further information relating to the position, please contact Leesa Lawatzki, Coordinator, by email at leesa.lawatzki@vu.edu.au or call 039919-8098

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Jobs at VU webpage.

For a copy of the Position Description, click HERE.

Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

• A cover letter
• Your curriculum vitae/resume
• Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration

Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will NOT be considered.

Application Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 28 September 2025.

Our Commitment to Protecting Country: Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet we share.

Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity

Victoria University welcomes and celebrates the diverse perspectives, identities, and backgrounds of all people. We are committed to progressive inclusivity as a core strategic priority. All members of the VU community have a responsibility to be inclusive, respectful and supportive of all.

We are committed to maintaining a workforce which reflects the community we serve. We strive to attract, retain, develop and empower talented individuals from all backgrounds. We encourage applicants who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised people, those from the LGBTQIA+ community, people from all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We believe that a diversity of experiences strengthens our community and fosters a more innovative, inclusive, and supportive working environment, where everyone feels they belong.

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you have access requirements or would benefit from adjustments, including with position descriptions, application forms, or require any other document in an accessible format at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or call (03) 9919 5999.