Location: Abbotsford  

Role type:  Full-time (Fixed Term)

• Maternity Leave Cover until December 2026, with a possibility of extension 

Department: Student and Scholarly Services  

Salary: UOM 4 - $80,400 - $85,328 p.a. plus 17% super  

• Join a passionate team of Early Childhood professionals committed to quality teaching and learning, collaboration and professional growth  

• Investing in you- benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.  

Regarding the Role  

The University of Melbourne Early Learning Centre offers an exceptional early education for three and four-year old children in funded Kindergarten programs. Our unique learning environment is situated in an historic setting near the Abbotsford Convent and holds a long history of excellence in early learning.  

Woking in class teams, the Early Childhood Educators support the class teacher in planning and delivering an inquiry curriculum grounded in arts, Indigenous perspectives and learning in nature.  

Who We Are Looking For  

An enthusiastic, committed Diploma Educator with knowledge of contemporary early childhood practice who is able to nurture children and effectively facilitate learning.  You will demonstrate significant experience or interest in inquiry learning, leading an arts education and learning in nature.  

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a great team person, and hold a sound knowledge of child safety and regulatory compliance. 

You will also have:  

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care 

• Current First Aid, Mandatory Reporting certification and a Working With Children Check 

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the relevant state and federal legislation 
   
   

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD  

Join Us! 
 

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:  

• Resume 

• Cover Letter outlining your: 

• Philosophy and experience in early childhood education  

• Experience and interest leading an inquiry curriculum grounded in Indigenous Perspectives, arts education and learning in nature 

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.  

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.  

Your New Team – Student and Scholarly Services  

Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.  

Early Childhood Education Services is located within Student and Scholarly Services at The University of Melbourne, comprising the Early Learning Centre, Abbotsford (90 places daily), Queensberry Children’s Centre (96 places daily), and Swanston Street Children’s Centres (40 places daily). These centres provide early childhood education for approximately 266 children aged 6 months to five years from the University and the surrounding community. The centres operate for a minimum of 48 weeks per year and are open for 10 hours per day. The early childhood education staff team is comprised of approximately 60 staff working either full-time or part-time across the three centres.  

What We Offer You!  

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health, and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!  

About the University of Melbourne  

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.  

Be Yourself 

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.