Position Number: 0021715
Location: Abbotsford
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 5 - $83,159 - $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead, inspire, and contribute to a high-quality education and care program.
- Lead a nurturing, high-quality early learning program, mentoring educators and engaging closely with families.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The University of Melbourne Early Learning Centre offers an exceptional early education for three and four-year old children. Our unique learning environment is situated in an historic setting near the Abbotsford Convent and the Birrarung and holds a long history of excellence in early learning. Children learn though an inquiry curriculum grounded in arts, Indigenous perspectives and learning in nature.
In the role of Early Childhood Teacher (ECT), you'll play a pivotal role in shaping an exceptional education and care program that aligns with Centre requirements and upholds the National Quality Standards (NQS) set by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
This dynamic position involves collaborating with a passionate team, where your expertise in child development, curriculum planning, and teaching theories will shine. Beyond contributing to the educational journey of young minds, you'll also provide guidance and leadership to fellow educators while maintaining open and effective communication with parents. As an ECT, you will lead the delivery of a funded kindergarten program for 3 or 4 year old children
Your responsibilities will include:
- To adhere to the requirements of the National Quality Standards, the Education & Care National Law and the Education & Care Services National Regulations.
- To adhere to Victorian Government reporting requirements as they pertain to the role of the Early Childhood Teacher, in particular the delivery of the Victorian Government Funded 3 and 4 Year Old Kindergarten program
- To be responsible for the formulation, delivery and evaluation of an exemplary developmentally appropriate and ethically sound early childhood education program that responds to the Early Years Learning Framework, the Victorian Early Learning and Development Framework and also contemporary trends in early childhood theory and practice
- To develop programs that reflect an understanding of anti-bias attitudes, with attention paid to issues of gender, culture and equity
Who we are looking for
An enthusiastic, committed teacher with an extensive knowledge of contemporary early childhood educational theory and practice, you will be able to demonstrate significant experience or interest in inquiry learning, arts education and Learning in Nature.
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to engage and work alongside others to sustain a culture of continuous improvement.
Proficiency in information technology, along with excellent English language communication skills, both oral and written, are key requirements for this role. Additionally, a thorough understanding of relevant Federal and State Government legislation is essential. If you're dedicated, tech-savvy, and ready to make a positive impact, we want to hear from you!
You will also have:
- An approved early childhood teacher degree or higher qualification to meet the requirements of ACECQA, DE and the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
- A current and valid Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration. (Full registration is preferred)
- First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012), including anaphylaxis and asthma components.
- Current Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting training
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
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 sits 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 (41 places daily). These Centres provide early childhood education for approximately 350 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!
The University of Melbourne
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your knowledge of and experience teaching a high quality Inquiry based curriculum grounded in Arts education, Indigenous Perspectives and Learning in Nature.
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
