Jobs

Early Childhood Educator Certificate III & Diploma Roles

Permanent Full-time & Part-Time 

Certificate III - Band 3 - $66,391.90 - $71,709.95 (hourly rate $33.60 - $36.29) 

Diploma - Band 4 - $72,735.56 - $78,273.31 (hourly rate $36.81 - $39.61)

Plus Worker Retention Payment paid until 30 November 2026

Why Join Yarra?

• Supportive, welcoming and collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary and excellent employee benefits
• Professional learning, leadership development and career progression opportunities
• Meaningful work supporting children, families and the community
• Opportunity to work within innovative mixed-age early learning programs

The City of Yarra is a vibrant inner-metropolitan municipality serving a diverse community of approximately 100,000 residents across 12 Melbourne suburbs. We are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our community through our Council Plan and guided by our values of collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Certificate III and Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educators to join our team at Yarraberg Children's Centre within the Richmond Early Years Precinct.

As an educator within our service, you will play a vital role in shaping children's strong sense of belonging, identity and wellbeing. You will be part of a collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality education and care that recognises every child as capable, curious and full of potential.

We are looking for educators who are inspired by early years education and care and who share our commitment to inclusive, responsive and relationship-based practice. You will bring a genuine dedication to supporting children and families from diverse backgrounds, while creating engaging learning environments where every child can thrive.

At Yarra, we value educators who are curious, reflective and committed to continuous growth. We are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate about embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in meaningful ways, building strong connections with families and communities, and supporting children through culturally responsive practices.

Working within our mixed-age programs offers a unique opportunity to foster rich peer learning, nurture children's individual strengths and support holistic development through play-based learning experiences.

This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration and professional learning. Together, we strive to create environments where children feel safe, respected and empowered, and where educators are supported to develop rewarding and impactful careers.

As a Child Safe Organisation, Yarra is committed to promoting and protecting the rights, safety and wellbeing of all children. We seek educators who share this commitment and understand the profound responsibility and privilege of working alongside children and families.

Skills and Experience

• Sound understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)
• Experience implementing a quality planning and assessment cycle in an early childhood setting
• Ability to build secure, trusting relationships with children and families
• Strong observation, communication and reflective practice skills
• Experience supporting diverse children and families through inclusive practices
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing environments

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications
• Current Working with Children Check or Victorian Institute of Teaching registration

For further information see the position description or contact Megan Walters, Coordinator - Richmond Early Years Precinct megan.walters@yarracity.vic.gov.au 

 Multiple Positions- Early Childhood Educator- Certificate III- Position Description.pdf

 Multiple Positions - Early Childhood Educator - Diploma Qualified -Position Description.pdf

Applications close on Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 11.55pm.

To apply for this role, please upload your CV and Cover Letter 

Additional Information: This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check, to ensure eligibility to work in the sector 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.

At Yarra Every Job is a Climate Job! Acting on the climate emergency requires that we change the way we think, make decisions, and prioritise action. We must embed proactive climate responses in the ways we govern, live our lives, and conduct our work. Every choice we make today and into the future will have an impact; this is true for Council and the community.

Acknowledging the scale of this crisis, at Yarra we are committed to ensuring that every job is a climate job meaning that each staff member will play a key role in shaping our climate response.

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.