Are you passionate about nurturing children’s growth, curiosity, and creativity? Join our supportive and inspiring team in Malvern, where your skills and ideas will help shape engaging, play-based learning experiences that empower children to explore, learn, and thrive.
In this role, you’ll:
Design, implement, and evaluate innovative play-based programs tailored to each child’s development.
Collaborate closely with families and colleagues to ensure a holistic approach to learning and wellbeing.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and inspired.
Our centres provide high-quality early childhood programs across long day care, occasional care, and kindergarten, ensuring children experience environments that spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
Your opportunity:
Full-time, permanent role
Salary: $76,864 – $81,334 plus 12% superannuation and time in lieu
Why you’ll love working with us:
Paid attendance at staff meetings
Dedicated planning and reflection time during work hours
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
Access to parental leave and other Council benefits
Recognition for your service and contribution to the community
Take the next step in your early childhood career and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families in Malvern.
Desired Skills and Experience
To thrive in this role, you will hold a qualification in Early Childhood and have experience working in Early Years Services, demonstrating a strong ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues. You will have a thorough understanding of relevant State and Federal policies, regulations, and compliance standards for Early Years Services.
A genuine passion for working with children and families is essential, along with knowledge of best practices in equity, inclusion, Indigenous perspectives, and sustainable approaches within an Early Childhood setting.
You will also hold:
A current and valid Working with Children Check
First Aid, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in Early Childhood development and programming
Join Stonnington today – make a difference, do work that matters, and be part of a team that shapes the future for children and families.
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contactPing Quan - Team Leader - Winter St Childcare on pquan@stonnington.vic.gov.au
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Submitting your application
In your cover letter, we invite you to demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the requirements outlined in the Position Description, and to share what draws you to the opportunity to work with the City of Stonnington
The City of Stonnington is a child-safe, equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of offerings available for our people, have a look at “Why Stonnington”.
If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
