Are you passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences for young children? 

TAFE Kids Inc. is looking for an enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to join our dedicated team and help deliver exceptional outcomes for children and families.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with the Lead Educator to design and implement engaging programs guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Your commitment to child safety, continuous improvement, and best practice will ensure every child feels valued and supported.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, educators, staff and management to deliver best outcomes.

• Contribute to the educational program under the direction of the Lead Educator to provide a high-quality program for all children.

• Assist with the smooth running of the room in line with relevant regulations, policies and procedures.

• Contribute to the collection, recording and evaluation of children’s records and observations, as required under the National Quality Standard and regulatory authority.  

• Assist with the assessment of children’s developmental progress against the learning outcomes, establishing further learning goals.

• Promote child wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people by adopting and adhering to the National Principles of Child Safe Organisations or relevant Child Safe Standards.

• Maintain and demonstrate an extensive knowledge of Child Protection legislation and its implications.

• Promote the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander children to express their culture and enjoy their cultural rights.

• Create a safe, supportive, stimulating and educational environment for all children. 

TAFE Kids employee benefits that Make a Difference:
At SuniTAFE, we believe in supporting our team both professionally and personally. You’ll enjoy:

• TAFE Kids on Mildura campus - Priority access and discount for SuniTAFE employees’ children. 

• Salary packaging for novated vehicle leases, portable electronic devices or superannuation 

• Free on-site car parking.

• Discounted beauty services at our Mildura Campus.

• Onsite Nexus Cafe for a range of tasty and nutritious meals available for purchase. 

• Onsite Library offering a vast selection of books across various categories. 

• Professional Development and Career pathway opportunities. 

• Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Program. 

• Inclusion focused workplace to foster a culturally varied working environment.

Key selection criteria

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent (For level 4 Educators)

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent (For level 3 Educators)

• Current ACECQA approved Anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management training. 

• Valid Working with Children Check clearance. 

• Accredited Child Protection Training.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, Education and Care Services National Law (2010), and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011), Family Assistance Law (Child Care Subsidy 2018). 

The successful candidate will be required to provide: 

• A successful criminal record check (less than 6 months old).

• A working with children check.

This position is open to Australian residents only or those with current working rights in Australia.

Applications will remain open until the positions are filled.

Your application must include:

• Your updated CV/resume.
• A cover letter addressing to the Key Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages)

Please refer to the Position Description for more details.

For further information please contact Amie Johnson – Director - TAFE Kids via phone on 03 •••• •724 or email at ajo•••••@sunitafe.edu.au. Alternatively contact Mushrath Mohsin - Talent Advisor at 03 •••• •614 or email at [email protected].

Child Safety Commitment

SuniTAFE is a child safe organisation that is committed to the safety and wellbeing children and young people.  All staff must complete Child Safe Training and maintain a current Working with Children Check.  To find out more about the Child Safe Standards refer to the CCYP | Child Safe Standards or you can request a copy of SuniTAFE’s Child Safety Policy  and Child Safety Reporting Procedure.