Educator -Mayfield Wulguru - sign on bonus of $1k

At Mayfield Early Education Wulguru, we create more than learning environments — we create a true home away from home. A place where children feel safe and confident, families feel connected, and educators feel genuinely supported, valued, and celebrated.

We’re currently welcoming passionate full and part-time Educators to join our beautiful Wulguru team, working across our nursery and pre-kinder rooms. If you love building meaningful connections, bringing learning to life, and being part of a close-knit, supportive team — this could be your forever role.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Creating warm, nurturing, and engaging learning environments where children feel confident to explore and grow.
• Supporting and guiding children’s learning through play-based, meaningful experiences.
• Building positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and your fellow educators.
• Bringing the EYLF and NQF to life in thoughtful, child-centred ways.
• Working collaboratively within a supportive team that values kindness, fun, and shared learning.
• Growing your career through ongoing professional development, mentoring, and team connection.
  

What We’re Looking For:

• A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• A caring, reliable, and team-focused educator with a genuine passion for early learning.
• A current Blue Card (or willingness to obtain), First Aid, and required training including Child Protection, Red Nose, and Food Safety.
• A sound understanding of the EYLF and NQF, or a willingness to continue learning and growing.
• Availability Monday to Friday between 6:30am – 6:30pm.

Why Join Mayfield Wulguru?

• $68,863.50 annual salary for full-time Diploma qualified Educators.
• 15& wage uplift through the ECEC Worker Retention Grant
• Sign-on bonus of $1,000 (conditions apply). $1,000 total: 50% paid up front, 50% after 6 months
• PLUS, an additional $500 retention bonus after 12 months of service (conditions apply).
• Generous childcare enrolment discounts across all Mayfield centres.
• Relocation assistance available where applicable.
• Clear career pathways, including leadership development opportunities if that’s where you want to head.
• Ongoing professional development, including exciting overseas study tour opportunities.
• Nationally recognised traineeships and qualifications, from Cert III through to Bachelor and Management-level pathways, in partnership with KKTC (backed by TAFE).
• Staff referral bonuses, reward and recognition programs, and a culture where your contribution is truly seen.
• 24/7 confidential wellbeing, medical, and safety support for you and your family through Sonder.

Ready to Find Your Forever Role? Click Apply and take the next step in your early education journey with Mayfield Early Education Wulguru — where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact truly matters

Mayfield Early Education, including it’s Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. Our organisation has zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect. We strongly uphold our child safety policies & procedures, and we actively work to create a child-safe environment. As part of our commitment, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive background checks, including reference checks, Working with Children Check (WWCC), child protection training and other relevant screening as required. We expect all staff to uphold our values of respect, inclusion, and child protection always.

Mayfield Childcare Limited celebrates diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for every team member. We welcome applicants of all genders, orientations, races, and backgrounds, believing that the more diverse our team, the more we can teach the next generation about respect, equality, and fairness. Join us in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Mayfield Childcare Limited acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land – the Wurundjeri people, and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present.