Role type: Full time , Fixed Term Maternity Leave Cover for 12 months
Department: Student and Scholarly Services; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

Salary: UoM 4 - $78,824 - $83,655 p.a. plus 17% super

• Nurture children’s development / Implement innovative educational programs / Collaborate in a supportive team environment
• Apply now to join our passionate team and make a lasting impact on children’s early learning journey
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

WORKING AT THE UNIVERSITY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn’t have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

COVER LETTER OUTLINING YOUR INTEREST AND EXPERIENCE

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the .
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alexandra Beasley via email at alexandr.beasley @unimelb.edu.au , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the .
: JR -002 931 Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) Fixed Term PD
Applications close Thursday 7 August at 11.55pm

• Implement High-Quality Educational Programs: Design, implement, and evaluate programs that respond to children’s individual strengths and interests, aligned with national curriculum frameworks.
• Foster Child Development and Wellbeing: Create responsive environments that support children’s wellbeing, relationships, and learning through child-led and guided play experiences.
• Maintain Professional Documentation: Record observations, assess learning, and maintain children’s records in line with the Early Years Learning Framework and early childhood pedagogy.
• Collaborate and Reflect: Work as part of a team to create enriching learning environments, critically reflect on practice, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.