Early Childhood Educator

5 days ago

Thornbury VIC, Australia Yappera Children's service Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

About Yappera:

Yappera Children's Service Cooperative LTD is an Aboriginal Community based and managed Service in metropolitan Melbourne established in 1981.

The vision of Yappera is that all Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children have the right & opportunity to reach their potential through access to the highest quality care and enrichment in a rich cultural setting which strengthens their identity, cultural resilience, health & wellbeing.

Yappera provides children from birth through primary school years with high quality culturally inclusive Early Childhood Education Programs including Kindergarten and Long Day Care. out of school care programs as well as additional support programs and services for children and Families in a culturally rich Community controlled and managed Children's Service.

VACANT Position: Early Childhood Educator- Backfill Position- 5 days per week- 9:00am-3:00pm

Essential requirements:

  • Certificate 111 in Early Years Education and Care course or equivalent.
  • Current First Aid Level 2 Certificate, Anaphylaxis Management and Asthma Management training; which complies with the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011); & ACECQA
  • Safe Food Handling Certificate
  • A current and valid Working with Children Check;
  • Have strong communication skills written and verbal
  • Thorough understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and ability to plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning programs
  • Be confident in collaborating with parents and caregivers to support each child's individual needs and interests

Yappera offers:

  • Above award rates- Children's Services Award 2010, superannuation and access to salary packaging (essentially putting more money in your pocket each week).
  • Approved service to receive the ECEC wage increase
  • Access to salary packaging (essentially putting more money in your pocket each week)
  • Access to 4 professional development days throughout the calendar year
  • 2-week closure during the Christmas period.
  • Not for profit Organisation
  • A family friendly environment

Applications Close COB Friday 31st October 2025

All applications should be emailed to and need to include an up-to-date resume and a cover letter.

For further information regarding these roles, please contact Michelle or Wendy on

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.17 – $32.99 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 38 per week

Benefits:

  • Professional development assistance
  • Salary packaging

Work Location: In person

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