Multiple Diploma Educator roles available for 2026

Multiple Diploma Educator roles available for 2026

Posted by Merri-bek Early Years Management on 08 Oct 2025

Organisation

Merri-bek Early Years Management

For Provider

Merri-bek Early Years Management

Closing date

Primary role

Diploma Qualified Educator

Position type

Part-time

Location

Gowanbrae

State

VIC

About the Centre/Service

Merri-bek Early Years Management (MEYM) proudly manages 8 high-quality, stand-alone sessional kindergartens in the Merri-bek municipality. We are a not-for-profit organisation focused on delivering outstanding 3- and 4-year kindergarten to local families within the communities where our services operate. You can find out about our services by visiting our website:

Work Days of the Role

Varied - please see description for more information

Hours of Work of the Role

18.75 hours

Description

Merri-bek Early Years Management (MEYM) is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Diploma qualified educator for several of our services in 2026. We are looking for educators to fill both permanent part time positions and maternity leave contract positions. The successful applicants will assist in delivering sessional, government funded kindergarten programs with the support and guidance of a highly qualified Early Childhood Teacher as part of a dedicated team of educators. As a valued member of our team, you will:

• Contribute to engaging, play-based environments that foster children's curiosity, creativity, and development.
• Work alongside passionate educators and teachers, sharing knowledge, learning from diverse experiences, and contributing to strong educational outcomes.
• Support children's growth through positive role modelling, relationship building, and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Champion children's safety and wellbeing through vigilant supervision, respectful relationships, and adherence to MEYM's child-safe policies and procedures.
• Collaborate in planning and documenting learning experiences that reflect children's interests, developmental needs, and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).

We are interested in hearing from you if you have your Diploma in early childhood or if you are a beginning/studying ECT. Pay rates are commensurate with the VECTEA 2020 and are dependent on experience and qualification Each position offers 18.75 hours per week, comprising two days of direct work with children (15 hours) and 3.75 hours of dedicated planning time. Planning hours may be completed weekly or fortnightly, depending on service needs and educator preference. Additional shifts may be available across MEYM services for educators seeking extra hours or broader experience — perfect for those wanting to deepen their practice or build connections across our network. MEYM is a child safe organisation and our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people in our care. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community members, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to the workforce.

Qualifications

To be eligible for this role, you will need:

• A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or
• A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (completed or currently studying)
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee)
• First Aid, CPR, and Anaphylaxis training (HLTAID012 or equivalent)
• Completion of a recognised Child Protection course
• A current Police Check (within the last 6 months)

We value diverse pathways into early childhood education and encourage applications from both experienced Diploma educators and those beginning their journey as Early Childhood Teachers.

Requirements

WWCC

Industrial Agreement/Award

Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)