Early Childhood Educator

3 days ago

Caulfield, Victoria, Australia Glen Eira City Council Full time $35 - $47 per year

  • Family Youth and Children's Services

  • Casual

  • Part-time

  • Closing on: Aug

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  • Help shape young minds in a caring, creative, and play-based setting
  • Part time permanent role (23 hours per fortnight)
  • Casual positions also available
  • $35.55- $38.03 per hour (dependent on experience) + superannuation
  • $44.44- $47.55 per hour including casual loading (dependent on experience) + superannuation

About the role

In this role, you will plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs that support the development of children aged from birth to six. You will work closely with families, staff, and allied professionals to provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment. The role also includes managing bookings, enrolments, and general administrative support for the service.

Other responsibilities include:

  • To liaise with team members, educators and parents/guardians about day-to-day issues at the service.
  • Develop and maintain a trusting relationship with the children and be accountable for the quality of care provided.
  • Maintain accurate and current records of all educators, children and families using the service.

About you

You are a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Educator who delivers high-quality, child-focused care and education. With a warm, caring personality and excellent interpersonal skills, you work collaboratively with families and staff to create a positive environment.

The following is also required:

  • Diploma in Child Care or equivalent
  • Apply First Aid – (HLTAID011 or HLTAID012 or equivalent)
  • Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis – 22099VIC
  • Emergency Asthma Management – 21886VIC

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks

Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include Employee Working with Children Check, New National Police Record Check, Pre-employment medical assessment and Evidence of right to work in Australia.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Apply NOW

All applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button. As part of your application, you will need to:

  • Attach your resume
  • Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)
  • Respond to the following screening questions which appear as part of the application form:
  • Do you have a Diploma in Child Care or equivalent?
  • Are you available to work a minimum of two days a week?

Closing date: 22 August 2025 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Eliza Levi, Coordinator Early Years Services and Partnerships on or email

What's on offer

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

  • Flexible work options
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
  • Access to paid training and participation in Council's Learning and Development programs
  • Reward and recognition programs and Comprehensive leave entitlements
  • Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council

The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.

len Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

  • Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
  • Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
  • Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on

We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.

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