Diploma Qualified Educators - Sessional Kindergarten Opportunities

Reference number: 11350
Closing date: Friday November 20th at 11.00pm

As our Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten programs continue to grow, Moonee Valley City Council is seeking experienced, passionate and qualified early childhood professionals to express their interest in joining our kindergarten services in 2027.

We have opportunities available for Diploma Qualified Educators across our council-operated kindergartens with current permanent opportunities working the following rosters:

1. 36 hours per week, working Monday to Friday
2. 36 hours per week, working Monday to Friday
3. 36 hours per week, working Monday to Friday
4. 18 hours per week, working Tuesday, Friday and every second Wednesday
5. 8.52 hours per week, working Friday and every second Wednesday
6. 18 hours per week, working Tuesday, Thursday and every second Friday
7. 8.52 hours per week, working Friday and every second Tuesday
8. 18 hours per week, working Monday, Wednesday and every second Thursday (Temp contract – all of 2027)
9. 18 hours per week, working Tuesday and Friday and every second Thursday (Temp contract- Term one only 2027)
10. Lunch cover role- We have a range of lunch cover opportunities available across our services, offering flexibility to work either at one service, covering multiple staff breaks, or across two service locations in a single day.

• Hours: Shifts range from approximately 2 hours per day at one location to 3–4.5 hours per day across two locations, with paid travel time between services.
• Weekly commitment: Approximately 3–12 hours per week, depending on the role and roster requirements.
• Availability: Opportunities available Monday to Friday.

These roles are ideal for educators seeking flexible, part-time hours.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our services that values children’s safety, high-quality education, strong community connections and positive outcomes for children. Working in purpose-built, child-centred environments, you'll be supported by a dedicated leadership team committed to helping educators thrive in their careers.

As our kindergarten programs continue to expand, we are seeking applicants who can commit to both temporary and ongoing permanent opportunities and are available to work across Monday to Friday within the Moonee Valley municipality.

Why Join Moonee Valley City Council?

• Above-award salaries aligned with our Enterprise Agreement
• Annualised salary arrangements for kindergarten staff, that also covers kindergarten holiday periods
• Generous leave entitlements and wellbeing initiatives
• Strong professional support from Kindergarten Team Leaders, Regional Leaders and specialist support staff
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Work in welcoming, inclusive and collaborative kindergarten communities
• Be part of a Council committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families

About You

You will be a passionate diploma qualified early childhood professional who is committed to creating engaging, safe and inclusive learning environments for children.

You will have:

• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent, with at least 2 years’ experience.
• A sound knowledge, understanding and practical application of the National Quality Framework, Child Safe Standards and approved early years learning frameworks.
• Experience working within, or a demonstrated willingness to embrace, collaborative team-teaching and rotational models. The ability to work flexibly and respectfully with colleagues, share professional knowledge and responsibility, and collaboratively plan and implement programs that prioritise children's rights, interests, wellbeing and learning.
• A demonstrated commitment to child safety as a core responsibility, with the ability to apply child-safe principles in everyday practice and contribute to a culture where children's safety, rights and wellbeing are prioritised at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to implement active supervision strategies, identify potential child safety risks and maintain appropriate professional boundaries, ensuring children's dignity, privacy and bodily autonomy are respected.
• Knowledge and understanding of how to recognise, respond to, document and report child safety concerns, including disclosures, suspected abuse, neglect, grooming behaviours and breaches of professional boundaries, in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures.
• Demonstrated professional judgement, accountability and willingness to speak up and challenge unsafe practices, accept feedback and take appropriate action to protect children.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• The ability to create environments where children feel safe to express their views, communicate discomfort, seek help and participate in decisions affecting them.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and practical application of trauma-informed approaches, including the ability to recognise and respond to the impact of trauma on children’s behaviour, emotional regulation and sense of safety, and to implement responsive, respectful and individualised strategies that support children’s regulation, wellbeing and relationships.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Current mandatory compliance requirements, including a Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis Management and Emergency Asthma Management certification, and Protecting Children: Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector training.
• Completion of National Child Safety Training (Modules 1–4).

How to Apply

For further information about these opportunities, please contact the Early Years Leadership Team at erecruitment@mvcc.vic.gov.au.

To learn more about working at Moonee Valley City Council, view our Position Descriptions or explore our employee benefits, visit our Careers website: https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/work/my-career/work-with-us/

Applications must be submitted through our online recruitment system and should be prepared in accordance with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide.

Your application must include:

• A cover letter confirming confirmation of which temporary or permanent role you are applying for, please indicate roles as listed in the job advertisement – Numbered 1-10
• Your qualifications and current mandatory compliance requirements, including a Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis Management and Emergency Asthma Management certification, Victorian Protecting Children: Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector training and your completed National Child Safety Training certificates (Modules 1–4).
• Confirmation of your willingness to work across the Moonee Valley City Council kindergarten network

Join us in shaping the early learning experiences of children across Moonee Valley and be part of a team that makes a meaningful difference every day.

We look forward to receiving your application.