Job Description

Early Childhood Educator 2IC

Reference number: 11106

Closing date: 11:00pm, 6 May 2026

• Temporary full-time position until January 2028
• Salary commencing at Council band 5, $85,114.74 per annum plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with skills and experience)
• Monthly RDO available
• Opportunity to lead and inspire a passionate team of educators

The Opportunity

Are you a motivated and inspiring early childhood professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

We’re seeking a passionate, organised, and forward-thinking 2IC & Educational Leader to join our team at Montgomery Park Children’s Centre. In this dynamic role, you’ll play a key part in shaping high-quality educational programs while supporting and mentoring a team of dedicated educators.

If you thrive on building strong relationships with children, families, and the community and are driven to deliver meaningful learning experiences, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Please note that this position will involve a combination of both in-ratio and out-of-ratio duties and supports.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Work as the Educational Leader, guiding the development of engaging, play-based learning programs tailored to children’s strengths and interests
• Mentor and support educators to create authentic, high-quality documentation of children’s learning and development
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for all children
• Work collaboratively with families and the wider community to enhance outcomes for children
• Ensure compliance with National Quality Standards, relevant legislation, and Council policies
• Balance a mix of in-ratio and out-of-ratio responsibilities, offering both hands-on and strategic leadership
• Maintain high standards of care, safety, and active supervision at all times

Skills & Experience

You are an experienced early childhood professional who brings:

• A Diploma of Children’s Services (or equivalent) recognised by the Department of Education
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to coach and inspire teams
• In-depth knowledge of the National Quality Framework, EYLF, and Victorian frameworks
• A genuine commitment to child safety, wellbeing, and inclusive practice
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for building meaningful relationships
• Current certifications including Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma
• Current EC Protect Training and current Child Safety Training

Why join us?

This is more than just a job…it’s an opportunity to:

• Lead, influence, and grow within a supportive Council environment
• Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families in your community

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Please attach a copy of your resume, cover letter and relevant qualifications to your application. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the or contact Michelle Drill, Regional Team Leader on 03 9243 9197.

Moonee Valley is a great place to live, work and visit. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses.

Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

Some of the great benefits of working at Moonee Valley City Council are flexible working conditions, learning and development opportunities, supportive leadership and various staff benefits.

Our Council offices are located in the heart of our vibrant, diverse community with great food, cafes and green spaces nearby. We have excellent public transport at our doorstep as well as cycling access for our employees.

At Moonee Valley City Council, we pride ourselves on having job opportunities which make a real difference in the community and having a workplace which values everyone’s unique skills and attributes.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.