" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eEducator\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14235\"\u003e Education \u0026amp; Child Care \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14236\"\u003e Childcare \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14237\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14238\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 30/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorker Retention Payment approved\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraining, mentoring and a supportive team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSouthbank location near St Kilda Road transport and city landmarks\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOne Tree Defence Childcare \u0026ndash; Coventry\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c/strong\u003eSouthbank, VIC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition: \u003c/strong\u003eEducator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHours: \u003c/strong\u003e37.5 hours per week Float/Break cover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHourly rate: \u003c/strong\u003e$31.07 - $39.42 inclusive of Worker Retention Payment\u003cbr\u003e(Depending on experience)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBuild your career and make a difference in the heart of Melbourne\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Join One Tree Coventry as an Educator and become part of a caring team supporting children to feel safe, build friendships and discover what they can do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy you\u0026rsquo;ll love working at Coventry\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#10003; Worker Retention Payment \u0026ndash;\u003c/strong\u003e Additional pay on top of your base rate, included in the advertised hourly rate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#10003; Supportive leadership \u0026ndash;\u003c/strong\u003e Have the guidance and encouragement of your Room Leaders and Management team\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#10003; Professional development \u0026ndash;\u003c/strong\u003e Build your skills through training, mentoring and support\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#10003; Career progression \u0026ndash;\u003c/strong\u003e Grow your career at Coventry and across the wider One Tree network\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#10003; A place for your ideas \u0026ndash;\u003c/strong\u003e Share your interests and contribute to experiences that spark children\u0026rsquo;s curiosity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#10003; Public transport options \u0026ndash;\u003c/strong\u003e A Southbank location with tram services along nearby St Kilda Road and Anzac Station in the surrounding area\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#10003; Enjoy your surroundings \u0026ndash;\u003c/strong\u003e Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens, Shrine of Remembrance and Melbourne\u0026rsquo;s arts precinct outside work\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#10003; Meaningful connections \u0026ndash;\u003c/strong\u003e Make a difference for Defence children and families through everyday care and support\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout our service\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Located on Coventry Street in Southbank, One Tree Coventry provides early learning and care from nursery through to kindergarten. You\u0026rsquo;ll work in a central Melbourne location, with gardens, cultural landmarks and public transport connections in the surrounding area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Within our service, it\u0026rsquo;s the relationships that make each day meaningful. From welcoming a child in the morning to sharing a new achievement with their family, the care and attention you bring will help children feel they belong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For Defence families navigating postings, deployments and time apart, a familiar face and a warm welcome can mean a lot. You\u0026rsquo;ll help create a place where children feel settled and families feel connected and understood.\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll join colleagues who care about the work they do, with opportunities to share ideas, learn from each other and grow your confidence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout your role\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working 37.5 hours per week, you\u0026rsquo;ll support the delivery of a safe, nurturing and inclusive program that reflects children\u0026rsquo;s interests, strengths and individual learning goals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll work alongside your Room Leader and fellow educators to plan engaging experiences, contribute observations and support familiar daily routines. Whether you\u0026rsquo;re exploring a new interest, encouraging a friendship or helping a child master a skill, you\u0026rsquo;ll recognise the learning in everyday moments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll build positive relationships with families, sharing meaningful updates and welcoming their knowledge of their child. Through teamwork and reflection, you\u0026rsquo;ll help create an environment where children and educators feel valued and supported.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bring your can-do attitude and commitment to One Tree Community Services\u0026rsquo; spirit, purpose and values. We\u0026rsquo;ll bring the support and opportunities to help you thrive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0026rsquo;ll bring\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCertificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience within early childhood education and care\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence contributing to programming, observations and children\u0026rsquo;s individual learning goals\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA commitment to child safety, active supervision and inclusive practice\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA positive, reliable and collaborative approach to your work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvailability to work 37.5 hours per week across the agreed roster\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Victorian Working with Children Check and Police Clearance\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReady to join us?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0026rsquo;d love to hear from you. Apply today and build a rewarding career with One Tree Coventry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;______________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne Tree is committed to equal opportunity, child safety\u0026nbsp;and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work with. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for any kind of child abuse.\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4474851\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "