Pre School Field Officer - Western Suburbs

Job Title: Fixed Term Pre School Field Officer - Western Suburbs Melbourne

Salary field: Industry Standard rates apply

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about early childhood education and love being out and about in the community? We're looking for a friendly, experienced, and down-to-earth Preschool Field Officer to join our team supporting Kindergartens across Melbourne's vibrant western suburbs.

Fixed Term Pre School Field Officer - Western Suburbs Melbourne

Rate

Dependent on experience - above award rate

Benefits:

· Work with an organisation who is relentless in securing quality opportunities

· No joining fees

· Competitive casual hourly and daily rates

· Professional development opportunities

· Flexible working hours

· Above award rates paid

About the Role:

Tradewind Australia is recruiting for a Pre School Field Officer who will be responsible for supporting Kindergartens, their staff and children across the Western Suburbs for a short term contract.

If you are a qualified Early Childhood Teacher, holding an ACECQA Approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification, we'd love to hear from you!

As a Pre School Field Officer with Tradewind you will play a pivotal role in providing top-notch care, support and education to young people and supporting centres to reach their peak performance and deliver excellent learning outcomes. This role offers the flexibility to work from home part of the week, once established.

Key duties:

• Visiting preschools and kindergartens to provide hands-on support to educators
• Sharing your expertise in inclusive practices and child development
• Collaborating with services to create positive learning environments for all children
• Helping to build the confidence of early years educators through coaching and mentoring
• Supporting the development of practical guidelines, reporting, and assessment processes that help track progress and inform practice

Skills & Experience:

• Fully completed ACECQA Recognised Early Childhood Teaching qualification (i.e a Bachelors of master's degree in early childhood)
• Current VIT for Early Childhood Teaching (or ability to obtain)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Do Food Safely Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Mandatory Reporting for Early Childhood (or willingness to obtain)
• A current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)Previous experience working as a Pre School Field Officer is essential

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Passionate about early childhood education and care
  
  
• An excellent communicator with the ability to build strong, positive relationships with educators and families
  
  
• Experienced in working with children with additional needs and supporting inclusive practices
  
  
• Skilled in developing practical guidelines, reporting, and assessment to inform quality practice
  
  
• Proactive and enthusiastic, with a "hands-on" attitude and a willingness to show initiative
  
  
• Highly organised, dependable, and genuinely committed to supporting others
  
  
• Confident in coaching and mentoring early childhood educators
  
  
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Child Safety Standards
  
  
• Holds a current Victorian Driver's License and has access to a reliable vehicle

Why work with Tradewind?

Tradewind Australia is a specialist, education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of educators for many schools and Early Learning Centres across the greater Melbourne / Victoria region. We have a strong reputation of providing high calibre staff with fantastic contract and casual opportunities. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.


How to apply:

To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website
Alternatively, email your resume to
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the Early Learning Team on 03 9110 0090


Commitment to Child Safety and Equal Opportunity

Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. Our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct ensure a safe environment for all children, including those with a disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.


All applicants will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including a Working with Children Check, and identity verification. We encourage candidates to highlight any experience working with diverse children and communities.


TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and those with lived experience.