Full-time Early Childhood Educators | Footscray & Flemington

Join the Sparkways Team – Footscray & Flemington!

We’re currently recruiting passionate Early Childhood Educators for exciting opportunities across two of our Children’s Centres.

Current Opportunities

📍 Sparkways Early Learning Footscray – Footscray

• Full Time Diploma or Cert III Educator – Toddlers Room (Permanent)
• Casual Diploma or Cert III Educator – Baby Room Specialist

📍 Sparkways Early Learning Showgrounds – Flemington

• Full Time Diploma or Cert III Educator – Fixed Term Maternity Leave Contract (31 August 2026 – 30 August 2027)

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

Rates of Pay

• Permanent positions: Up to $38.13 per hour (including retention loading)
• Casual positions: Up to $47.67 per hour

About our Centres

Sparkways Early Learning Footscray

Located within Billy Button Children’s Centre, our well-established, community-focused service provides a warm and inclusive environment for children from six weeks to school age.

See some lovely pictures here: 

https://sparkways.org.au/centres/sparkways-footscray

Sparkways Early Learning Showgrounds

Located in the historic Government Pavilion Building within 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
• Baby Room experience highly regarded for the casual position at Footscray
• 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

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.