Manningham City Council

Early Years Educator

• Part time, (0.2 FTE ) permanent position
• Monday 9.00am – 5.30pm
• $68,111 (pro rata) plus 11.5% Superannuation and allowances
• Doncaster location

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure facilities, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Early Years at Mc Square team. You will assist the Room Leaders and other Educators to provide a high-quality centre-based early childhood education and care program for the children.

• Ensure a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment
• A team player who enjoys their work and is keen to contribute to supporting children and families.

Skills and Experience

• You are experienced in working in the Early Childhood field
• You have proven skills in assisting in the preparation and the implementation of developmentally appropriate programs for children
• You are experienced in meeting the individual needs of each child
• You have an understanding of the National Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).
• You have knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011.
• You have a demonstrated understanding of the National Quality Framework.

Click here to view the Position Description!

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role under the “Who are you?’ section of the position description. For a confidential discussion please contact Eunica Richdale, Centre Director Early Years at MC Square 03 9840 9255.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications close on Friday 31 January 2025 at 5pm

Don’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.