Trained Early Childhood Educator Vermont South

Trained Early Childhood Educator Vermont South

Melbourne, VIC, Australia

• Fixed Term Full Time to 30 July 2027
• Hourly Rate $34.6556 + 12% Superannuation + 9 day fortnight
• Certificate 3 Trained Early Childhood Educator (Long Day Care)
• Rotating roster between 6:53 am - 6:15 pm

At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our organisation focus on:

• Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
• Great Organisational Culture
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Good Governance and Integrity

The role:

Support high-quality early learning in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Whitehorse City Council is seeking motivated Certificate III Educators to contribute to play-based learning across our long day care and integrated kindergarten services within Whitehorse Early Learning Services (WELS).

As a valued member of our team, you will:

Support the delivery of engaging, play-based learning experiences for children

Contribute to creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments

Work collaboratively with educators and teachers to implement programs and routines

Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues

Bring a proactive, caring and flexible approach to every day

About you:

A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification)

Understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law, Regulations and the VEYLDF

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and wellbeing

Current Working with Children Check (Employee)

National Criminal History Check

First Aid Level 2 and CPR

Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management certification

In return, we will offer:

The ability to make a difference -Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions
– a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering
– Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities
– engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

Further Information:

Further information is available from on Angela Allen on  or Helen Hsu . Applications must address the key selection criteria contained in the position description.

Applications close 25 August 2026.

City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.

Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.

The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an…