Educator

About this role

Only About Children South Melbourne - Educator

Do you have a passion for shaping the minds of young children, helping them to reach their individual potential all while having fun in your role? We are looking to support an Early Childhood Educator in their career by joining our South Melbourne team! We are a kind, caring, passionate group of educators who prioritise giving our children the best start to life. If you would like to join a team who lives by our HEART principles (honestly, excellence, accountability, respect & teamwork) we'd love to help you grow professionally and personally in your career and welcome you to our team.

As an educator working with OAC South Melbourne, you will collaborate closely with educators, chidlren, and families to create an inclusive, safe, and nurturing environment for all children in our care. You will support children's learning and development by delivering age-appropriate activities and documenting observations. 

Some Perks of Working With Us

• Two days of wellbeing leave each year & other extra leave options
• Opportunities to further study & internal career opportunities
• Tailored OAC Grow Curriculum to support your practices 
• Celebrated milestones at 1,3,5,7,10+ years of service
• Access to ongoing online learning through our OAC Academy
• Above award salary & ongoing development plans 
• 50% Childcare discount for parents & grandparents

Have We Sparked Your Interest Yet? Apply today and make a real difference!

If you would like to join our team, we will be looking for someone who has the following:

• Certificate III or Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care 
• Availability to work full time, Monday to Friday
• A positive & inspiring attitude to their role
• A child at heart willing to have fun everyday 
• A strong understanding of child safety & wellbeing 

More Than A Job. A Truly Rewarding Career

We'd love to hear from you if this sounds like the opportunity for you. Click ‘apply now' and submit your application today!

Only About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved! This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026.

At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.

At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued.   All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.