Cert III Educator – Maternity Leave Contract (30 hrs Part time)
Centre: Guardian Childcare & Education Sydenham
Location: 354 Sydenham Road, Sydenham VIC 3037
Close to: Roxburgh Park, Aintree, Sunbury, Hillside, Diggers Rest, Melton
✨ Why Join Guardian Sydenham?
- Proud Winner of the 2025 Family Choice Award
- Rated highly by families via the Family Satisfaction Survey & Google Reviews
- Purpose-built, high-quality early learning environment
- Curriculum focused on holistic development for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years
- Encourages both intentional and spontaneous learning
✨ What We Offer:
- 10% retention bonus (which is $3 additional allowance) on top of your salary
- 5% additional allowance increase end of this year
- Upto $2000 referral bonuses!
- Supportive, inclusive, and experienced team
- possibility of this mat role being a perm role
- Internal transfers between centres possible
- We allow employees’ children to be in the same centre their children are in!
- High-quality programming and access to industry-leading resources
- Professional development opportunities and mentoring
- Convenient location with onsite parking and access to public transport
- Strong reputation with local families and the wider community
✨ Your Role:
- Join as a Certificate III Educator on a maternity leave contract
- Support children’s learning and wellbeing through play-based experiences
- Collaborate with the team on planning and implementing educational activities
- Maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Be part of a centre that values creativity, innovation, and quality care
✨ What You’ll Need:
- Must have Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or currently working towards it)
- Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC) – valid for VIC
- Strong understanding of the EYLF and NQS (preferred but not essential)
- Positive attitude and a genuine passion for early years education
- Availability to commit to the duration of the contract/maternity leave cover
- Must be on PR or Australian Citizen
�� Ready to Make a Difference?
- Join an award-winning centre with a warm, community-based culture
- Grow your career while making a meaningful impact on children’s lives
- Apply now and become part of the Guardian Sydenham family!
Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.
We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our top priority, Guardian Childcare & Education has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm.