Expression of Interest - Certificate III Qualified – Sessional Kindergarten Opportunities in Melbourne

As our Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten programs continue to grow, Moonee Valley City Council is seeking experienced, passionate and qualified early childhood professionals to express their interest in joining our kindergarten services in 2027. We have opportunities available for Certificate III Educators across our council-operated kindergartens with current permanent and temporary opportunities working the following rosters:

• 36 hours - Monday to Friday (Temp contract – all of 2027)
• 26.52 hours - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday weekly with non-contact time on Mondays fortnightly
• 36 hours - Monday to Friday
• 26.52 hours - Tuesday, Thursday and Friday weekly with non-contact time on Wednesday fortnightly
• 18 hours - Tuesday and Thursday weekly with non-contact time on Friday fortnightly
• 18 hours - Monday and Wednesday weekly with non-contact time on Tuesday fortnightly (Temp term one only 2027)
• 18 hours - Tuesday and Thursday weekly with non-contact time on Monday fortnightly (Temp contract - all of 2027)
• 18 hours - Monday and Wednesday weekly with non-contact on Tuesday fortnightly
• 8.52 hours - Thursday weekly with non-contact time on Friday fortnightly

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our services that values children’s safety, high-quality education, strong community connections and positive outcomes for children. Working in purpose-built, child-centred environments, you'll be supported by a dedicated leadership team committed to helping educators thrive in their careers. As our kindergarten programs continue to expand, we are seeking applicants who can commit to both temporary and ongoing permanent opportunities and are available to work across Monday to Friday within the Moonee Valley municipality.

Why Join Moonee Valley City Council?

• Above-award salaries aligned with our Enterprise Agreement
• Annualised salary arrangements for kindergarten staff, that also covers kindergarten holiday periods
• Generous leave entitlements and wellbeing initiatives
• Strong professional support from Kindergarten Team Leaders, Regional Leaders and specialist support staff
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Work in welcoming, inclusive and collaborative kindergarten communities
• Be part of a Council committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families

About You

You will be a passionate certificate III qualified early childhood professional who is committed to creating engaging, safe and inclusive learning environments for children. You will have:

• A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent, with at least 2 years’ experience.
• A sound knowledge, understanding and practical application of the National Quality Framework, Child Safe Standards and approved early years learning frameworks.
• Experience working within, or a demonstrated willingness to embrace, collaborative team-teaching and rotational models.
• The ability to work flexibly and respectfully with colleagues, share professional knowledge and responsibility, and collaboratively plan and implement programs that prioritise children's rights, interests, wellbeing and learning.
• A demonstrated commitment to child safety as a core responsibility, with the ability to apply child-safe principles in everyday practice and contribute to a culture where children's safety, rights and wellbeing are prioritised at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to implement active supervision strategies, identify potential child safety risks and maintain appropriate professional boundaries, ensuring children's dignity, privacy and bodily autonomy are respected.
• Knowledge and understanding of how to recognise, respond to, document and report child safety concerns, including disclosures, suspected abuse, neglect, grooming behaviours and breaches of professional boundaries, in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures.
• Demonstrated professional judgement, accountability and willingness to speak up and challenge unsafe practices, accept feedback and take appropriate action to protect children.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• The ability to create environments where children feel safe to express their views, communicate discomfort, seek help and participate in decisions affecting them.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and practical application of trauma-informed approaches, including the ability to recognise and respond to the impact of trauma on children’s behaviour, emotional regulation and sense of safety, and to implement responsive, respectful and individualised strategies that support children’s regulation, wellbeing and relationships.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Current mandatory compliance requirements, including a Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis Management and Emergency Asthma Management certification, and Protecting Children: Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector training.
• Completion of National Child Safety Training (Modules 1–4).