Casual Early Childhood Educators – Diploma and Certificate III 

Your new role

Are you passionate about providing high-quality early education and care? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our Early Years Hubs Team as Casual Early Childhood Educators in Long Day Care. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a high standard of care to children aged 0-6 years, ensuring their individual needs are met within the guidelines of the National Quality Framework.

Apply now to be a part of our dynamic team!

Casual positions are available across two centres based at our 2 Early Years Hubs in Knox Children and Family Centres Wantirna South and Bayswater. 

This is a BAND 3 to BAND 4 KCC classified role. With a casual rate of between $40.66 - $46.70 per hour (depending on experience & qualification) plus superannuation in line with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will need to thrive

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with adults and children;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build positive working relationships;
• Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services;
• Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality Education and Care programs;
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant regulations, frameworks and legislation applicable to the role.

How to apply

Please provide a resume and brief cover letter outlining

• What relevant qualification do you hold (Certificate III or Diploma);
• Why you are interested in this opportunity;
• What skills, experience and qualities will you bring to the role.

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

For further information on this role please contact Lisa Knight at kcfcbayswater@knox.vic.gov.au

or on 03 97389700.

Applications close Monday 6 May 2024 at 11:45pm

About the Early Years Hubs

The Early Years Hubs (Knox Children and Family Centres Wantirna South and Bayswater) are innovative, state of the art, purpose-built facilities where our teams work in a multi-agency way with a focus on providing high-quality early years services in the community, supporting families and nurturing the learning and development of children. The services provided within the hubs include Long Day Care, Kindergarten, Maternal Child Health and Playgroup. We have well-maintained and spacious staff facilities, and free on-site parking.

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.

To see where you could be working come along to our open day on Saturday 4 May, 2024 from 10am-12 noon.

Beyond that, we also offer:

• growth and learning opportunities;
• career development;
• reward and recognition programs;
• salary sacrifice childcare fees at the Early Years Hubs;
• a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.

  Childcare Kindergarten staff - Inherent Requirements Table.DOCX

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.