Julienne Balcos

Yes. Right now in Victoria, the Kindergarten Funding Program, sponsored by the state Government, offers an Early Childhood Teacher Supplement (ECTS) to registered preschools and kindergartens.

ECTS is a funding bonus that helps kindergarten providers employ extra teaching staff.

ECTS funding is only available for qualified Early Childhood Teachers who are registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

Not really. Most ECTs are employed full-time and casual vacancies are usually filled by CERT III and Diploma Educators.

Here at Inspired Recruitment, we help a lot of working parents find permanent part-time work as early childhood educators and support workers at childcare centres and kindergartens throughout the state.

Most temp assignments are to relieve qualified ECTs who are on maternity leave. You need to be a qualified Early Childhood Teacher to apply for an ECT temp role.

Yes. Get your Working With Children Check Card (WWC Card) and a first aid certificate. As soon as you complete 50% of your course, Inspired Recruitment can place you in CERT III Educator roles and after 75%, Diploma Educator roles. Just ask the university’s student services department to arrange a completion letter for you.

To work in Victoria as an early childhood teacher (ECT) you must hold a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) and be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

A great way to get established in the ECE industry is to join a professional association like Early Childhood Australia. This national organisation has regional branches including ECA Victoria who offer networking events, awards, and scholarships for students.

If you are currently studying your Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) you might even be eligible for a student excellence award.

Yes. Here at Inspired Recruitment, we partner with a number of registered migration agencies as well as preschools and kindergartens in Melbourne and regional Victoria who welcome overseas candidates.

To work in Australia as an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) you need to have your overseas qualification assessed and accredited by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). You also need a valid work visa.

If you are currently outside Australia we recommend contacting the Australian Department of Home Affairs? and checking the ACECQA website as well as the Overseas Qualification Unit Melbourne.

After you have obtained these documents, by all means reach out to the team here at Inspired Recruitment.

It varies. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and can take anywhere from 4-16 weeks.

Sometimes a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education from another country does not meet the full requirements of the Australia equivalent degree. For example, in countries like the Philippines the overseas candidate might be issued with an Australian Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care rather than a full degree.

Remember! You must have obtained your accreditation documents plus an approved working visa before you can apply for ECE jobs in Victoria and other parts of Australia.