Educator

About the role

Only About Children Charlemont is a new purpose‑built campus in the Geelong region with six rooms, new resources and a large outdoor yard serving nursery, toddler and kindergarten children. As an Advanced Educator you will provide high‑level practice, leadership and mentoring across the campus, support curriculum, strengthen child‑safe and inclusive practice, and help educators feel more confident. You will help educators notice children’s interests, voice, culture and way of learning; ensure planning and documentation reflect what children are discovering; model respectful, child‑safe and inclusive practice; improve spaces, routines and learning moments; mentor, guide and support quality across the campus; and build relationships with families, educators and leaders. The campus is beginning a brand‑new story where new routines, friendships and traditions can grow, children’s ideas are noticed from the start and confidence grows with the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level practice, leadership and mentoring across the campus.
• Support curriculum and strengthen child‑safe and inclusive practice.
• Help educators feel more confident.
• Help educators notice children’s interests, voice, culture and way of learning.
• Ensure planning and documentation reflect what children are discovering.
• Model respectful, child‑safe and inclusive practice.
• Help improve spaces, routines and learning moments around children.
• Mentor, guide and support quality across the campus.
• Build relationships with families, educators and leaders.
• Uphold child safety: zero tolerance for child abuse and harm, help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment, complete all required working with children, background and compliance checks.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or equivalent.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
• Working with Children Check and relevant clearance.

Skills

• Strong understanding of the EYLF, NQF, child development and inclusive practice.
• Clear communication and warm mentoring skills.
• Commitment to child‑safe leadership and improvement.

Pay

Above award pay, worker retention payment and recognition programs.

Benefits

• Up to 50% childcare discount for eligible team members.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• Professional development, Grow Curriculum support and expert‑led learning.
• Pathway can grow into Room Leader, Educational Leader and broader leadership roles.
• Education assistance, qualification support and paid study leave where eligible.