Join the Sparkways Showgrounds Team – Flemington!

We’re currently recruiting passionate Early Childhood Educators to join our wonderful team at Sparkways Early Learning Showgrounds in Flemington.

Current Opportunities

📍 Sparkways Early Learning Showgrounds – Flemington

• Full Time Diploma or Cert III Educator – Permanent
• Part Time Diploma or Cert III Educator – Permanent, Monday–Thursday (32 hours per week)

Both positions will be mainly based in our Under 3s room (1–2 years). Educators will also be required to work across different rooms as operationally required, providing flexibility and support across the centre.

These are fantastic opportunities to join a supportive, well-established team that is passionate about providing high-quality education and care.

Rates of Pay

$38.13 per hour (including retention loading)

About Sparkways Early Learning Showgrounds

Located in the historic Government Pavilion Building within the Showgrounds Village Precinct, our modern centre offers beautiful indoor and outdoor learning spaces for children from six weeks to school age.

See more about Showgrounds here: https://sparkways.org.au/centres/showgrounds-childrens-centre

What we’re looking for

• Certificate III or Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Experience working in Early Childhood settings
• Experience working with children aged 1–2 years is highly regarded
• Sound understanding of the NQF, NQS and EYLF
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, professional and proactive approach
• Genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly across different rooms as required

What we offer

• Work with a team committed to best practice and child safety
• Never work out of ratio
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Free First Aid & CPR training and annual flu vaccinations
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Career progression within a respected not-for-profit organisation
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the local community

Interested?

Apply via SEEK with your resume and cover letter.

For enquiries, contact Mami

📧 employment@sparkways.org.au 📞 0484 761 311

Child Safety and Inclusiveness

Sparkways and all our Centres are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young people is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure children are safe while participating in our programs and services.

Sparkways is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.