At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a passionate team to support Aboriginal children's identity and lifelong learning.
- Company: Bubup Wilam Aboriginal Child and Family Centre, a leader in Aboriginal education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous leave, health programs, and salary packaging options.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal children and families.
- Qualifications: Diploma in Early Childhood Education and a commitment to social justice.
The predicted salary is between 44.99 - 44.99 $ per hour.
Bubup Wilam Aboriginal Child and Family Centre is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation that operates under a family centred model of care. We are an ACECQA Centre of Excellence. Working with Bubup Wilam offers a unique opportunity to join an organisation that is leading the way in teaching Aboriginal children, supporting strong identity, and working alongside families and community to create positive outcomes.
We are seeking passionate and experienced Diploma Educators who bring energy, responsiveness and collaboration to our multi-skilled team. Bubup Wilam has developed our own curriculum alongside mainstream education requirements. We have developed the Bubup Wilam Model which is evidenced through our PhD on Aboriginal Early Years Education.
This role has the unique opportunity to build strong & proud Aboriginal children through reinforcing their Aboriginal identity and personal self-esteem in a way that encourages lifelong learning and enables them to reach their full potential. If you are looking to join a team that operates in an integrated inclusive model and to work closely with children, families, Early Years educators and the broader Community Health Team go no further! You will have the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the wellbeing of the Victorian Aboriginal community.
We are looking for an applicant with a passionate commitment to the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal community control in Early Years. The applicant must have a strong commitment to social justice and advancing the rights of Aboriginal People’s self-determination.
Bubup Wilam operates a Christmas closedown period, up to 3 gifted days of leave (NAIDOC day, plus 3 days over the Christmas shutdown period), EAP, salary packaging is available including discounted membership at TRAC, health and wellbeing program, and RDOs for full-time staff.
Location: Thomastown, Victoria
Qualification: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care; Working With Children Check
Employment: Full time
Aboriginal people are highly encouraged to apply.
Salary: $40 - $44.99 per hour
Applications close: 12:59 PM GMT, 30th Nov 2026
Diploma Educators in Melbourne employer: Bubup Wilam
Bubup Wilam offers a unique opportunity to work in a culturally safe environment that supports Aboriginal identity and personal self-esteem. Employees benefit from a collaborative team atmosphere, professional development through their own curriculum, and various health and wellbeing programs. The organization is committed to creating positive outcomes for Aboriginal children and families, making it an attractive employer for those passionate about community impact.
