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Early Childhood Educator - Cert III qualified

Family, Youth & Children's Services

Permanent Full-time role

Band 3 - Starting from $66,391.85 (hourly rate $36.48) + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only) 

Are you looking to join an organisation that values the meaningful work that you do as an early childhood educator?

Yarra City Council Children’s Services are seeking dedicated educators for our long day early education and care programs in Collingwood.

To find out more about our Long Day Early Education and Care Centres, Occasional Care programs and Kindergartens visit us on  https://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/services/family-and-children

Early Childhood Educators employed at Yarra enjoy the generous employment conditions of the Yarra City Council Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 including:

• Salary and conditions as the Council Enterprise Agreement, which places educator wages well above the sector standard
• Two child free professional development days per year
• Annual child free pack down and set up days
• Two weeks shut down over Christmas and New Year
• RDO accrual for full-time employees
• 17.5% annual leave loading paid prior to Christmas each year
• Free professional counselling through a world-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to health and wellbeing programs, including discounted rates for Yarra aquatic and leisure centres 
• Discounted yearly Myki card
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Yarra is a child safe organisation and as such you will understand the important role that educators play in protecting and advocating for children’s wellbeing.

To be successful in this role, the following is required:

• Minimum qualification of Certificate III of Early Childhood Education and Care, (or equivalent)
• Up to date First Aid, CPR, EpiPen and Asthma Management qualifications
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Experience using Xplor (or similar online education platform) (desirable)
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate responsive routines and programs guided by the approved learning frameworks
• Current mandatory reporting training
• National child safe training
• Team focused approach
• You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

Yarra City Council is an exciting and flexible organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture and diversity. We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives and continually improve service to the community.

For further information, please see the position descriptions below or contact Nada Rowan, Collingwood Early Years Coordinator – at nada.rowan@yarracity.vic.gov.au.

 2025 Position Description Early Childhood Educator - Certificate III - Band 3.pdf

Applications close on Tuesday 8 September 2026, at 11:55pm. 

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

In your application, please note that the selection panel will assess your CV against the technical skills, ability and qualifications of the Position Description as well as your cover letter.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.