Diploma Qualified Educator (Malvern)

Diploma Qualified Educator

Posted by Wattletree Early Childhood Centre Inc on 12 Sep 2025

**Organisation**

Wattletree Early Childhood Centre Inc

**Closing date**

17.10.2025

**Primary role**

Diploma Qualified Educator

**Position type**

Full-time

**Location**

Malvern

**State**

VIC

**About the Centre/Service**

Wattletree is a not-for-profit, community-focused service with inviting play spaces and beautiful outdoor areas that inspire children’s learning and development. Supported by our parent Committee of Management, we are committed to providing a nurturing, educational, and child-safe environment. Our educators are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow through ongoing professional learning, reflective practice, and pedagogical mentoring. We aim to provide an environment that feels like an extension of each child’s home, where families and educators work together to achieve the best outcomes.

**Work Days of the Role**

Monday to Friday

**Hours of Work of the Role**

38 hours per week

**Description**
- Wattletree Early Childhood Centre is seeking an experienced and passionate Educator to join our team. This is a **permanent full-time role** with a **fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)** and a **$1,000 sign-on bonus**. The position is available for an immediate start, working in our early years classrooms, with the potential to step into a team leadership role in 2026. **What We Offer**
- Fortnightly **Rostered Day Off (RDO)**:

- Salary under the **Professional Community Standard Award (20% above the Children’s Services Award)**:

- **Government Worker Retention Payment** (an additional 15% above the Modern Award)
- **Employee Assistance Program** (counselling & wellbeing support)
- **Paid professional development opportunities**

**Qualifications**

**What We’re Looking For**
- Minimum **12 months of experience** in the early childhood sector
- A **Diploma in Children’s Services (or higher)**:

- Strong knowledge of the **EYLF, NQS, and Child Protected Standards**:

- Experience supporting or leading a dynamic team
- A genuine passion for building caring, respectful relationships with children, families, and the community

**Requirements**: WWCC

**Additional Requirements**

**Industrial Agreement/Award**

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