Diploma Qualified Childhood Educator- Derrimut ELC

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YMCA Victoria is hiring a Diploma qualified Childhood Educator for Derrimut ELC, based onsite in Laverton North, VIC, on a full-time arrangement. You’ll lead and support early years programs, with clear pathways to grow across Children’s Programs and the wider YMCA team, and enjoy benefits like 50% childcare, staff perks, uniform, individual development plans, and free access to gyms and online wellbeing. Essential: Diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent, First Aid and CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma, and an Employee Working with Children Check. Hours are 7:00am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday. Apply via the Apply button; YMCA Victoria commits to responding to every applicant and conducts standard safeguarding checks.

About the Y Victoria

Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. With over 5,000 staff and volunteers, we deliver services at more than 150 locations every day, including: Children's Programs, Action Sports, Camps, Recreation, Youth Services and The Virtual Y. 

We value you

At the Y Victoria we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• 50% childcare discount
• Enjoy great staff perks, including savings on health insurance, discounted cinema tickets & access to workplace banking benefits!
• YMCA Victoria uniform provided
• Individualised personal development plans
• Supportive Centre Manager and Early Years Director (2IC and EL)
• Opportunities for career development and growth across Children’s Programs and our wider organisation including Recreation, Camping, Youth Services and Kingswim
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Have experience with early age groups, programming and documentation
• Be a natural leader and love to share your knowledge
• Promote and advocate good health and treat every child’s health as a top priority

Qualifications required

• Diploma in Early - Childhood/Children’s services (or equivalent)
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification
• Employee Working with Children Check

About the centre

We operate between the hours of 7:00am-6:30pm, Monday to Friday

How to Apply

If this is you, click the Apply button.

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Commitment to Child and Young People Safety

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration prior to commencement. 

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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