Job Description

Certificate 3 Trained Early Childhood Educators (Long Day Care)
Rotating roster between 6:53 am - 6:15 pm
Hourly Rate $34.6556 + 12% Superannuation
3 positions (1 part time 2 days per week and 2 full time)

Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting transformation journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our organisation focus on:

Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
Great Organisational Culture
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Good Governance and Integrity
Long Term Financial Sustainability

The role:

Support high-quality early learning in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Whitehorse City Council is seeking motivated Certificate III Educators to contribute to play-based learning across our long day care and integrated kindergarten services within Whitehorse Early Learning Services (WELS).

As a valued member of our team, you will:

Support the delivery of engaging, play-based learning experiences for children
Contribute to creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments
Work collaboratively with educators and teachers to implement programs and routines
Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues
Bring a proactive, caring and flexible approach to every day

About you:

A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification)
Understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law, Regulations and the VEYLDF
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and wellbeing

Essential requirements:

Current Working with Children Check (Employee)
National Criminal History Check
First Aid Level 2 and CPR
Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management certification

In return, we will offer:

The ability to make a difference - Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Transformation - We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.

Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

Further Information:

Further information is available from WELS Coordinator Melinda Grant, 9262 6189 up to 7 January 2026. From 8 January 2026 contact Directors Angela Allen, 9878 8510 and or Helen Hsu on 9887 9489.

To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and two page statement addressing the selection criteria and what you would bring to the role by 30 January 2026. Applications will close earlier if a suitable candidate meets all criteria.

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Trained Early Childhood Educator

City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.

Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.

About Us

The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities.

Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals!

At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include:

A welcoming and supportive working environment
Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector.
Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements
Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases.
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport

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