Early Learning Victoria – Shepparton VIC
The Victorian Government is establishing 50 government-owned early learning centres by **** as part of the Best Start, Best Life reforms.
The centres will offer childcare, Three- and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep.
They will provide high-quality, accessible and inclusive early childhood education and care that is child-centred, focused on learning through play and in nature, with strong connections to local communities.
Location Profile
Early Learning Victoria's central office is part of the Victorian Department of Education.
The central team is leading the roll-out of the 50 centres and will support and oversee centre operations once they open.
Staff in the early learning centres will be part of a new Victorian government-employed early childhood workforce.
We are committed to a supportive and enriching work environment, offering a range of benefits and professional growth opportunities.
Early Learning Victoria is committed to child safety and safeguarding from harm.
Position: Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III) – Casual
Salary band: $53,865 – $65,916 + 25% casual loading.
We are hiring casuals across our Regional North centres, including the newly opened Eaglehawk location *****) and three new centres in Numurkah, Shepparton & Wedderburn *****).
Please indicate your preferred centre locations in order of preference.
Immediate start for casual shifts in our open centres.
Role Purpose
The Early Childhood Educator will support the team to deliver high-quality early childhood education, guided by evidence-informed contemporary pedagogy and practice aligned with the National Quality Standards, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National Education & Care Law and Regulations.
Responsibilities include contributing to and assisting in planning and implementing the educational program, monitoring children's progress, and supporting their social, emotional and cognitive development.
Capabilities
High-Quality Practice
Contribute and assist in providing an environment where children can flourish, supported by evidence-informed pedagogy that upholds all elements of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, the Education & Care Services National Law and Regulations and the National Quality Standards.
Demonstrate reflective practice where feedback is used constructively to improve teaching and learning experiences.
Positive Learning Environment
Creates a positive learning environment by thoughtfully designing spaces that facilitate learning and rich interaction.
Uses respectful communication to guide and support children's social, emotional and cognitive development.
Builds respectful relationships with families and staff, ensuring all children feel safe and valued.
Communication
Utilises effective communication skills to develop and maintain meaningful relationships with staff, families and children, fostering a supportive and collaborative centre environment.
Promotes respectful relationships and conflict resolution.
Contributes to a positive learning culture by prioritising reflective practice and a continuous cycle of self-evaluation and improvement.
Educational Delivery
Contributes to the planning, delivery and implementation of integrated teaching and learning strategies, guided by individual learning and development needs of each child.
Participates in reflective practice with the team to evaluate teaching effectiveness and impact on children's learning.
Completes documentation of children's learning in line with organisational philosophy and supports communication with families about children's development.
Compliance and Child Safety
Contributes to the planning, delivery and implementation of integrated teaching and learning strategies, ensuring compliance with child-safety standards and regulations.
Supports the team in maintaining documentation and communication related to child safety.
Personal Attributes
Demonstrates public sector values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
Flexibility and Adaptability
Operates well in a flexible and changing environment, managing workload efficiently to meet centre needs.
Demonstrates initiative and seeks guidance when unsure.
Working Collaboratively
Supports a culture of collaboration within the centre and builds effective relationships with stakeholders and the community to maximise impact.
Selection Criteria
Demonstrates child safety and compliance – see Capabilities.
Personal attributes – see Capabilities.
High-quality practice – see role requirements.
Positive learning environment – see Capabilities.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that represents the community.
We value diversity in all forms – culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The department provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disability.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian schools are child-safe environments.
Our schools promote safety and well-being and are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in accordance with child-safe standards.
Child Safety Code of Conduct: pal/child-safe-standards/policy
DE Values
Employees commit to the department's values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
(Details: pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview)
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must submit a CV and a cover letter (max two pages) summarising skills, relevant experience and suitability.
The cover letter should directly respond to the key selection criteria.
Applications will only be reviewed after the close date.
Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 23 November ****.
Who May Apply
Experience required:
Early childhood educator (Certificate III) delivering a high-quality play-based program; recent graduates welcome.
Sound understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework, Education Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards.
Effective communication and relationship-building with staff, children, families and communities.
Experience working with vulnerable children and families is desirable.
Specific skills/qualifications required
ACECQA approved Certificate III level qualification or actively working towards one.
Valid employee Working with Children Check.
Willingness to consent to a Police Check.
International Police Check if residing outside Australia for 12 months or more during the last 10 years.
First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications.
Protecting Children – Mandatory Reporting online learning.
Food Handling Certificate and Safe Sleep Training desirable.
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