Kulin Child Care Centre

We’re a place where imagination ignites, curiosity soars, and a lifelong love for learning begins. Our dedicated educators are passionate architects of young lives, shaping futures filled with wonder and potential. Surrounded by nature’s inspiration, children embark on playful adventures that build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging. We believe in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to make a genuine difference in the lives of young children and their families.

Benefits

Strong community focus: Work for a local government-run, not-for-profit service committed to supporting local families and engaging with Kulin's close-knit community.

Competitive compensation: Enjoy an above-award salary, housing subsidy allowances, relocation assistance, additional leave options and benefits that increase with length of service.

Enjoy exclusive benefits: Access the Key to Kulin program, offering free or discounted memberships to local recreational and sporting facilities, plus subsidised childcare fees.

Wellbeing support: Benefit from flexible work arrangements, free health checks and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Professional Development: Access conference funding, study assistance, approved course leave, tailored training and mentorship opportunities.

Inclusive & collaborative team: Work alongside passionate educators in a supportive, diverse and inclusive environment where all cultures and backgrounds are welcome.

Task & responsibilities

•    Provide care, supervision and support to children, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and comfort throughout the day.

•    Plan and conduct age-appropriate play-based activities that promote children's physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development.

•    Prepare learning materials, play equipment and indoor and outdoor activity areas to encourage children's creativity, exploration and participation.

•    Observe children's behaviour, interests and developmental progress to support their individual learning and care needs.

•    Encourage positive behaviour, social interaction, cooperation, independence and respectful relationships among children.

•    Assist children with daily routines, including meals, toileting, personal hygiene, rest periods and other age-appropriate care activities.

•    Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic childcare environment in accordance with centre policies and health and safety requirements.

•    Monitor children during indoor and outdoor activities, identify potential hazards and report incidents or safety concerns in accordance with established procedures.

•    Communicate professionally with parents, families and colleagues regarding children's daily experiences, wellbeing and relevant developmental observations.

•    Contribute to the implementation of educational programs in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standard (NQS), while following relevant regulations and centre procedures.

Qualification & experience

•    Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent).

•    Relevant experience in a childcare centre, long day care service or comparable early childhood education and care setting is desirable.

•    Current Working with Children Check and Police Clearance

•    Will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing

•    Sound knowledge of the EYLF, NQF and National Quality Standard.

•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

•    Strong organisational and time-management abilities.

•    Commitment to continuous professional learning.