The Royal Children's Hospital

Full Time Educator | Footscray

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $33.88 - $38.13/hr  •  Footscray, AU (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Join the Sparkways Footscray Team!

We’re looking for a passionate Certificate III or Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our team at Sparkways Early Learning Footscray in a permanent full-time position.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Educator who enjoys working with 3–5 year old children and is passionate about supporting children as they prepare for school.

Current Opportunity

📍 Sparkways Early Learning Footscray

  • Full Time Educator – Permanent
  • Certificate III or Diploma qualified
  • Mainly based in our 3–5 year old kindergarten room
  • Full-time hours across a Monday–Friday roster

You’ll work alongside experienced Educators and Kindergarten Teachers to create engaging, play-based learning experiences that support children's development, wellbeing and learning.

Rates of Pay

Up to $38.13 per hour, including retention loading, depending on qualification and experience.

What we’re looking for

  • Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Experience working in an early childhood setting
  • Experience working with 3–5 year old children is highly regarded
  • Understanding of the EYLF, NQF and NQS
  • Passion for play-based learning and supporting children's interests
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Positive, professional and proactive approach
  • Genuine commitment to children's learning, development and wellbeing
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

What we offer

  • Permanent full-time employment
  • Work alongside experienced and supportive Educators and Teachers
  • Supportive and inclusive team environment
  • Free First Aid & CPR training and annual flu vaccinations
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Career progression within a respected not-for-profit organisation
  • Reward and recognition program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 10% staff childcare discount at our long day care centres
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the local community

Interested?

Apply via SEEK with your resume and cover letter.

For enquiries, contact Mami

📧 employment@sparkways.org.au 📞 0484 761 311

Child Safety and Inclusiveness

Sparkways and all our Centres are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young people is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure children are safe while participating in our programs and services.

Sparkways is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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