Early Childhood Educator- Certificate III

About the role 

We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic, full-time Certificate III qualified Educator to join our team at the Knox Children and Family Centres on a temporary basis until May 2027.

As an Early Childhood Educator working for Knox, you will be responsible for delivering a high standard of care to children aged 0-6 years, ensuring their individual needs are met within the guidelines of the National Quality Framework.

This is a full-time temporary parental leave cover role (until May 2027) based at our Early Years Hub at Bayswater.

This is a Band 3 classified role; remuneration will be $68,027.02 to $72630.73 per year (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

To find out more about Knox Children and Family Centre's please visit Knox Children and Family Centres – Wantirna South and Bayswater | Knox.

Early Childhood Educators employed at Knox Children and Family Centres enjoy:

• Pay and conditions above award wages
• Monthly ADO for full time positions
• Supportive and positive leadership, available onsite each day
• High-quality and well-resourced environments
• Modern staff facilities with free onsite parking

What you will bring to this role  

• A positive and curious mind with a passion for working in Early Childhood!
• Understanding of the Education and Care Services Law, Regulations, Quality Standards and approved Frameworks applicable to the role and knowledge of privacy requirements for families and children.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to support children and families.
• Commitment to providing high quality Education and Care programs.
• Minimum Certificate 111 in Children’s services.
• Current Certificates in Anaphylaxis, Emergency Asthma Management, CPR and First Aid.

How to apply  

Please submit your resume and cover letter via our application portal and answer the following questions on the application form:

• What excites you most about working in Early Years?
• What are the qualities and strengths that you will bring to our team? 

For further information on this role please contact Cassie King, Team member, at Cassie.king@knox.vic.gov.au or on 97389700. 

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.   

Apply by: 11:55pm on 4 May 2026

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date. 

About the Early Years Hubs

The Early Years Hubs (Knox Children and Family Centres Wantirna South and Bayswater) are modern state of the art, purpose-built facilities designed to bring together different kinds of services for children and families in one location.  Services offered include Long Day Care, Kindergarten, Maternal Child Health and Playgroup.

Why work at Knox 

At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We embrace diverse and inclusive environments. 

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

• Growth and learning opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Opportunity to salary sacrifice childcare fees at the Early Years Hubs
• A supportive Employee Assistance Program.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.  

Childcare Kindergarten staff - Inherent Requirements Table.DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. 

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse. 

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. 

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