Early Years Advanced Educator (Diploma)

Job description

Lead Little Learners. Mentor Your Team. Join Our Casual Team.

Njernda Aboriginal Corporation is building a casual pool of Diploma-qualified Advanced Educators at Berrimba Childcare Centre, to back-fill staff when training, absent or on leave. You'll support the Lead Educator to implement the room's program and routine, while mentoring Certificate III educators and students, and stepping into a leadership role when needed.

About the role

Reporting to the Early Years Manager, you'll work alongside the Assistant Coordinator and the Berrimba Childcare Centre team, stepping in across rooms as needed.

• Independently plan, implement and evaluate an age-appropriate program in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)
• Lead and coordinate the daily routine of a room, including supervising Certificate III educators and volunteers
• Ensure the provision and maintenance of a rich, safe and actively supervised learning environment
• Mentor, guide and support less experienced staff and students on placement
• Record, document and interpret children's learning and development to inform program planning
• Build responsive relationships with families and specialist services, communicating sensitively around developmental concerns
• Demonstrate leadership in the absence of the Room Leader or Coordinator
• Work collaboratively with staff and management to create a culturally safe environment for families and children

Why join Njernda?

At Njernda Aboriginal Corporation you'll be part of a values-driven, community-controlled organisation, guided by our values of Respect, Accountability, Resilience, Advocacy and Cultural Sensitivity.

• $45.71 per hour (Children's Services Award, Level 5) + Super
• Flexible casual hours across our Berrimba Childcare Centre rooms
• Generous salary packaging benefits (not-for-profit)
• Victorian Ambulance Membership reimbursement (for you and your family)
• Supportive team environment and access to supervision
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Selection Criteria - these must be addressed

To be considered, your application must include a separate document responding to each of the numbered criteria below.

1. A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
2. First Aid Certificate, including anaphylaxis and asthma training
3. A minimum of 12 months' experience within an education and care setting
4. A minimum of 12 months' experience working with children aged 0–5 in long day care or early childhood
5. Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work in a culturally safe and respectful manner with Aboriginal children, families and communities
6. Sound understanding of child development theory and its practical application across all developmental domains
7. Ability to lead and coordinate the daily routine of a room, including supervision of Certificate III educators and volunteers
8. Skill in mentoring, guiding and supporting less experienced staff and students on placement
9. Confidence in observing, documenting and interpreting children's learning to inform program planning
10. Sound understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standard (NQS)
11. Understanding of, and respect for, Aboriginal culture, and demonstrated ability to embed culturally safe and inclusive practice into programming
12. Sound understanding of child safety principles, mandatory reporting obligations and related legislative requirements
13. Skill in communicating sensitively and professionally with families, including around developmental concerns
14. Ability to work collaboratively within a team and demonstrate leadership in the absence of the Room Leader or Coordinator

Desirable: A demonstrated interest in further study or upskilling.

How to apply

Applying is simple — just click the Apply button and complete the online form.

Your application must include:

1. An up-to-date CV
2. A cover letter
3. A separate response addressing each numbered Selection Criterion above
4. Contact details for at least two professional referees

Before applying, please ensure you meet the following requirements:

• Current and valid Victorian Working with Children Check
• National Police Check
• Current and valid full Victorian Driver's Licence
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Vaccination status and pre-employment screening in line with Njernda's policies and procedures

Please note, late applications and incomplete applications without key selection criteria responses, will not be considered.