Join Our Team at Hopetoun Early Years Centre – Experienced Diploma-Trained Educator Wanted
Are you an experienced early childhood educator passionate about supporting vulnerable communities and making a lasting impact on children’s lives? Are you committed to addressing educational disadvantage, embedding quality teaching practices, and promoting positive outcomes for all children?
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our dedicated team.
About the Role
Hopetoun Early Years Centre in Flemington is seeking two full-time Diploma-trained Educators to join our growing team following a recent increase in enrolments. We’re looking for educators with a strong understanding and practical application of trauma-informed practices and a deep commitment to nurturing the development and wellbeing of all children, especially those impacted by trauma.
- Classification: Band 4
- Hourly Rate: Starting at $38.73 + 11.5% superannuation (commensurate with experience)
- Location: Flemington, VIC
- Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
About Hopetoun Early Years Centre
We are a 78-place long day care centre with two co-located sessional kindergarten rooms. Our beautiful, nature-based playground offers endless opportunities for outdoor play and learning. Located at the base of community towers, our service proudly supports families from refugee, asylum-seeker, and displaced backgrounds, and from diverse cultural and socio-economic communities.
We are committed to inclusive, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed practices, creating a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Plan and implement play-based, developmentally appropriate programs in line with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).
- Provide high-quality documentation of children’s learning, development, interests, and abilities, setting individual and group learning goals.
- Demonstrate expert knowledge and application of trauma-informed practices in daily routines and interactions.
- Build warm, intentional, and respectful relationships with children as a core teaching strategy.
- Work collaboratively with a passionate and supportive team of educators.
- Ensure compliance with Child Safe Standards and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment for all children.
About You
You are an educator who is compassionate, experienced, and committed to continuous learning. You bring:
- A Diploma of Children's Services (or equivalent, recognised by the Department of Education and Training).
- 2–3+ years' experience working in early childhood settings in a part time or fulltime role.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience implementing trauma-informed practices.
- Strong knowledge of the NQF, Child Safe Standards, and curriculum frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to take initiative, self-manage, and step into a leadership role when needed.
- A culturally responsive approach to working with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
You must hold or be willing to obtain:
- Working with Children Check
- Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Management Certificates
Why Join Us?
At Hopetoun Early Years Centre, you will be part of a passionate and professional team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and advocacy for children and families. You will be supported to grow professionally and make a meaningful contribution to our vibrant and diverse community.
Apply Now!
If you’re ready to bring your experience, empathy, and expertise to a centre that’s truly making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application today to secure your place in one of our enthusiastic and welcoming teams.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through our online system My Portal and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.
For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Emma Veliscek, Early Years Regional Team Leader on 03 9243 1412.
Moonee Valley is a great place to live, work and visit. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses.
Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.
Some of the great benefits of working at Moonee Valley City Council are flexible working conditions, learning and development opportunities, supportive leadership and various staff benefits.
Our Council offices are located in the heart of our vibrant, diverse community with great food, cafes and green spaces nearby. We have excellent public transport at our doorstep as well as cycling access for our employees.
At Moonee Valley City Council, we pride ourselves on having job opportunities which make a real difference in the community and having a workplace which values everyone’s unique skills and attributes.
Our Culture of Inclusion
If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.
We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.
Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [email protected] or call 9243 1122.
