Discovery Tree Early learning centre
Child Care Worker - Full Time
Discovery Tree Early learning centre
Child Care Worker - Full Time
Early Childhood Education & Care / Educator (Childcare Worker Diploma Level)
Posted 11/05/2026
Closes 10/06/2026
Clayton South, 3169, Melbourne, Victoria
Full time
$77,000 - $80,000 Annual
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Child Care Worker to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will support the delivery of structured early learning programs and contribute to maintaining a safe, engaging, and development-focused environment for children.
Benefits
Offering above award wage for the right candidate
Joining a supportive privately owned, family business
Opportunity for career growth
Task & responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of materials and equipment for children’s educational and recreational activities
- Support the implementation of structured, play-based learning programs in accordance with approved early childhood frameworks
- Supervise and care for children aged 0–5 years in a safe and supportive environment
- Manage children’s behaviour and support their social and emotional development
- Engage children through reading, storytelling, and interactive learning activities
- Supervise children during indoor and outdoor recreational activities
- Maintain and monitor children’s daily routines, including meals, rest, and transitions
- Ensure appropriate hygiene practices and support children’s personal care needs
- Observe and report on children’s development and wellbeing
- Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and centre policies
Qualification & experience
- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
- Minimum 1- 2 years of relevant experience in a childcare or early learning setting
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Genuine commitment to early childhood education and care
Applications open to:
About Company
Discovery Tree Early Learning is a family-owned and operated childcare centre catering for up to 202 children aged 6 weeks to 5 years across three services: Discovery Tree ELC, Discovery Tree Kindergarten, and Discovery Tree Springvale. The Caminiti family, with their own young family, actively commits to providing the highest level of care and education. They take a hands-on approach and participate daily in the Centre’s operations.
Discovery Tree prides themselves on providing a warm, safe, secure, nurturing and supportive learning environment for children and their families and consider all cultures.
We work within the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS), to ensure that the children who attend our service are provided with best practice care. Each of them has an equal opportunity to develop into strong, capable, and independent adults. They feel it is important for the children to discover and learn about the world around them by engaging in positive interactions with educators. Developing relationships where the children feel comfortable and confident is essential.