Casual Early Childhood Educator Diploma

Casual Early Childhood Educator Diploma (10609)

Reference number: 10609

Closing date: 11pm, 27 September 2026 

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Casual Early Childhood Educators to join the Early Years Services team.

Successful applicants will play a vital role in implementing and developing high-quality age specific care and education programs for children.

About the role:

Moonee Valley City Council offers care and education programs across a diverse range of services, with a commitment to inclusion, social justice, cultural sensitivity and trauma informed practice. 

Moonee Valley City Council is bound by three core values of:

Be Open

Know Your Impact

Make It Count

 

Employment Type:

This is an On Call Casual opportunity between Monday to Friday and across all shifts.

You will be available for work 3 – 5 days per week.


As a Casual Early Childhood Educator, you will bring at least 2 years’ experience in permanent or casual educator roles, reliability, flexibility and an enjoyment for inspiring and nurturing young minds. 

You will also demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships with children, families and educators. 

Key Responsibilities:

At Moonee Valley, children’s safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We are committed to upholding Child Safe Standards and advocate for children’s voices and rights, with a clear focus on recognising, preventing and responding to abuse, neglect and harm.

Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times

Facilitate learning experiences for all children

Assist in the observation and evaluation of children's individual strengths, interests and preferences

Be part of a collaborative teaching and interactive learning environment

Key skills and requirements:

Must hold an ACECQA recognised Diploma qualification or higher

Experience implementing age specific programs and routines

An approved Working with Children Check 

Current Asthma, Anaphylaxis and First Aid Certificates

Current Protecting Children – Mandatory Reporting Certificate

Registration with and/or completion of National Child Safety Training (prior to August 27, 2026)

If you’re ready to make a meaningful contribution and support children to reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Please attach a copy of your resume, cover letter and qualifications to your application.  Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

Applicants who have applied within the past six months are not required to reapply at this time.

For further information, please view the position description or contact Annette Hodgson, Early Years Operations and Compliance Leader on 03 9243 1007 or email [email protected].