Advertised Positions

• Permanent Part Time position, 32 Hours per week
• Beautiful Hughesdale location
• Salary from $70,605 + superanuation (Pro rata) for part time
• Applications close 21 May 2025

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

Brine Street Early Learning Centre is excited to announce a rare opportunity to join the team at Brine Street in Hughesdale. Brine Street Early Learning Centre is the only Council owned and managed Child Care Centre within the City of Monash. We are a centre committed to excellence and have been rated under the National Quality Standards (NQS) as exceeding the National Quality Standards.

About the Position

We are seeking Diploma qualified educator to lead a room within our Long Day Care setting. Brine street Early Learning Centre caters for 67 children each day. We have 5 rooms at the service and 3 separate yards. The successful applicant will be well supported and resourced through collaboration with experienced, enthusiastic and highly qualified co-workers.

Skills and Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A commitment to using a strength-based, family centered approach to deliver an education and care program appropriate to the individual needs of children and families
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and motivate staff and to work as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate high quality, flexible and innovative educational program for all children aged 6 weeks to six years old
• Capacity to provide a safe, sustainable and attractive environment for children

Requirements

• At least a Diploma of Children's services or equivalent
• At least one year of work experience as an Early Childhood Educator Room leader (preferred)
• Current First Aid Certificates for an early year's education and care setting
• Strong understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning & Development Framework (VEYLDF), National Quality Standard (NQS) and National Quality Framework (NQF)
• Satisfactory National Police Check

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close 21 May 2025 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Jenny Donegan or Carrie Camilleri on 03 9518 3940  

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.