Early Childhood Educator

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Work type: Permanent Full-time
Location: Wantirna South Children and Family Centre
Categories: Children's Services

Multiple Roles Available

• 1 x Room Leader - Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator, full time, permanent
• 1 x Room Leader - Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator, full time, fixed term until August 2026
• Band 4 $ $38.30 per hour with an additional $4,000 annual room leader payment (pro-rata)

Are you a passionate Early Childhood Educator looking to join a collaborative and supportive team? Do you want to work for an organisation that values the work you do each day making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

We are seeking two dedicated Room Leaders who are looking to succeed within a leadership role for the Long Day Care programs offered at Knox City Council's Children and Family Centres in Bayswater and Wantirna South.

To find out more about Knox Children and Family Centres please visit Knox Children and Family Centres – Wantirna South and Bayswater | Knox.

As a Diploma qualified Room Leader working for Knox, you will be responsible for delivering a high standard of care to children aged 0-6 years, overseeing the day-to-day operation of the room including the supervision of Diploma and Certificate III Educators, maintaining compliance within relevant laws, regulations, quality standards and approved frameworks, develop and implement a high-quality child focused educational program for children aged 0-6 years, lead collaboration with educators and families and work effectively with colleagues in the Hubs and across Council.

to be a part of our dynamic team

Early Childhood Educators employed at Knox Children and Family Centres enjoy:

• Pay and conditions above award wages;
• ADO for full time positions;
• Dedicated planning time off the floor, applicable to their role;
• Supportive and positive leadership, available onsite each day;
• High-quality and well-resourced environments;
• Modern staff facilities with free onsite parking.

What you will need to bring to this role

• Be passionate and caring with a sense of fun
• Be a positive and collaborative team player
• Ability to build positive and respectful relationships with children and their families
• Demonstrated commitment to providing child-centred and innovative Education and Care programs
• Understanding of the Victorian and National Curriculum Frameworks, National Quality Standards and current Regulations
• Understanding of the Child Safe Standards and current reforms
• Current Working with Children Check and agreement to undergo a Police Check
• Current Level 2 First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis Management and CPR Certificate
• A positive and curios mind with a passion for working in Early Childhood

How to apply

Please submit your resume via our application portal and answer the following questions on the application form:

• What excites you most about working in Early Years?
• What are the qualities and strengths that you will bring to our team?

You may wish to include a cover letter with your resume, however, please note that we do not require selection criteria to be addressed.

Review the full now via our Knox City Council Careers Page.

For further information on this role please contact Cassie King at [email protected] or on

Apply by: 11:45pm on 5 June 2025

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of our process.

About the Early Years Hubs

The Early Years Hubs (Knox Children and Family Centres Wantirna South and Bayswater) are modern state of the art, purpose-built facilities designed to bring together different kinds of services for children and families in one location. Services offered include Long Day Care, Kindergarten, Maternal Child Health and Playgroup.

Why Us
At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We embrace diverse and inclusive environments.

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

• Growth and learning opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Opportunity to salary sacrifice childcare fees at the Early Years Hubs
• A supportive Employee Assistance Program.

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.

Advertised: 23 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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