Synopsis:
Diploma Early Childhood Educators
- **Salary Range Band 4 $72,289 - $77,010 (pro rata if part time) plus 11.5% super**:
- **Permanent full-time roles**:
- **Located across our children's services sites in St Kilda, South Melbourne and Port Melbourne**
**About City of Port Phillip**
We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market!
Port Phillip is a city where childhood is honoured. All children are cherished and supported as active citizens with a voice of their own, secure in their identity and culture; where they can play, learn and contribute to their environments, surrounded by nurturing adults and supportive communities. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.
**What are the roles all about**
With an increased waitlist and the need to open new rooms for children under three we are on the search for educators to join us on this exciting journey.
Your enthusiasm, passion and commitment to providing high quality education and care will enhance the embedding of continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for children families, community and staff.
We create space for non-contact time away from the children so you can contribute to thoughtful and purposeful programs.
We have a passionate and driven team who all work together to deliver outcomes that positively benefit our community.
**Expectations**
- Provide a safe space for children to play, learn and grow
- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the centre community
- Contribute to developing and rolling out innovative early learning programs
- Document children's learning and development
- Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team
**Who we are looking for**
- People with positivity and a genuine passion for helping to positively shape the lives of young children
- Experience working in early childhood
- Ability to work with all age groups (specifically children under 3)
- Diploma in Children's Services
**Our work environment**
We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.
Childrens services sites are located in St Kilda, South Melbourne and Port Melbourne with a supportive team and great spaces for everyone.
Proudly as one we all work and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.
**Why choose City of Port Phillip Children's Serviceswe provide**
- City of Port Phillip pays above VECTEA award.
- A Pedagogy Team Leader who supports teams to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality children's programs
- Rotating rosters for all employees and an prospect for a monthly RDOs
- Great networking and career development possibilities; career pathways within Children's Services include Kindergarten Teacher, Room Leader, Assistant Coordinator and Centre Coordinator.
- Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages teamwork and innovation
- Study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year and 6 hours per week study leave
- An active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well
- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and ability to salary sacrifice new technology, superannuation and vehicles
- Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel protected, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work
- 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents
- Plus, access to discounted public transport through our Commuters Club
**Security Requirements and Professional Obligations**
Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:
- Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
- Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
- Sufficient proof of their identity.
- Complete a National Police Check comp
📌 Diploma Early Childhood Educators
🏢 City of Port Phillip
📍 Melbourne