Soran Prasad
Clayton,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Childcare Educator with a proven track record at Bayside Early Learning Centre, adept at implementing the Early Years Learning Framework to enhance children's development. Skilled in effective communication and conflict resolution, fostering inclusive environments that promote learning and well-being. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance in educational settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Educator
Bayside Early Learning Centre & Kinder
Mentone, VIC
02.2024 - Current
- Applied strong knowledge of the National Quality Standard (NQS), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), and Education and Care Services National Regulations to support compliance, quality improvement, and the delivery of high-standard educational programs.
- Built secure and trusting relationships with children by creating nurturing, inclusive environments that promote their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through intentional teaching and play-based learning.
- Developed open and respectful communication with families, keeping them informed about their child’s progress, routines, and well-being, while incorporating their values and cultural practices into care and learning experiences.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to support a positive team environment, contributed to program planning, attended regular meetings, and engaged in reflective practice and professional development.
- Ensured the health, safety, and well-being of all children by following service policies and procedures relating to supervision, hygiene, child protection, nutrition, rest, and emergency responses.
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated learning programs guided by the EYLF, documenting children's development and learning outcomes, while adapting experiences to suit individual interests, abilities, and needs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of each child's development and plan future goals for them.
- Organized and implemented age appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, intellectual development of the children.
- Managed conflicts between different children while ensuring respect towards each other is maintained at all times.
- Observed child behavior to assess their needs and plan activities accordingly.
- Facilitated group discussions among the kids regarding various topics such as sharing experiences.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
Food Service Assistant
Austin HEALTH
Heidelberg, VIC
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Supported smooth inventory management, maintaining records and requesting new supplies
- Assisted with buffets by setting up and breaking down tables and serving stations
- Helped kitchen staff and servers move orders quickly by handling beverage refills and bussing tables
- Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating and rotation procedures
- Performed routine food preparation tasks, cutting up fruits and vegetables and making sandwiches and salads
- Operated industrial dishwashers to sanitize trays, utensils and kitchen equipment
- Maintained food supply, reported low-stock items and rotated stock.
- Entered and received orders through computerized ordering system.
- Observed quality and safety standards for safe food-handling practices.
- Worked with minimal supervision and took initiative in problem-solving.
- Built solid working relationships within team to improve service delivery.
- Observed safe food handling practices to prevent foodborne illnesses and cross-contamination.
Distribution Center Team Member
MECCA
Tullamarine, VIC
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Order picking using RF Scanner, also stock replenish.
- Clearing the conveyer on shifts ending and busy shifts.
- Alerted management when warehouse supplies needed replenishment.
- Kept team on-track with skilled use of lean objectives and SOPs.
- Contributed to warehouse cleanliness, sweeping, mopping and disposing of trash
- Picked orders according to picking bill, product code and lot number.
- Assisted with store-wide stock takes.
- Packed stock in neat, organized and secure fashion.
- Uphold strict safety requirements, operating equipment correctly, wearing protective gear and removing safety hazards
- Identified and resolved inventory issues with daily cycle counts and consistent audits
- Built and maintained strong working relationships with customers, employees and vendors.
Human Resource Officer
Ministry of Agriculture & Waterways
Suva, Fiji
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Managing Human Resources Information System (HRMIS) & employee database for the Ministry
- Providing general administrative support to the Ministry and the employees in terms of leave administration, policies & training facilitation
- To ensure all human resource functions are carried out in compliance with the policy and procedure guideline, standards (SOP's) and applicable legislations & constitutions
- Managing employee data, resignation, retirement, termination, contracts, and recruitment process
- Maintained interactive reporting and tracking procedures leveraging data mining to identify HR trends
- Created and implemented department plans to handle employee issues and other HR support activities
- Recommended human resource policies, programs and practices to meet changing organizational needs
- Worked with HR director on KPIs for human resources team.
- Developed and enhanced organizational systems, succession plans and charts.
HR & Payroll Administration Officer
G.RAJ Construction
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Preparing & facilitating training reports and payroll reports
- Developing and implementing of HR policies, Memorandums, and other confidential documents
- Preparing advertisements and managing employee recruitment & selection process
- Managing employee compensation, performance report (PMF) & increment analysis.
HR & Administration Support Staff
Fiji Ships & Heavy Industries Limited
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Providing general administration and human resources functions such facilitation of training, personnel & payroll support to management, employees & stakeholders
- Ensure facilitation of weekly & monthly reports of recruitment & selection, trainings & disciplinary cases
- Maintain & Update employee records with company database on
- Employee Contracts, FNPF, Personnel files and PAY Global.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Riverdale Institute Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC09-2025
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
Riverdale Institute Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC08-2024
Post Graduate Diploma - Public Administration & Business Management
University of the South Pacific
01.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management & Management
Fiji National University
12.2021
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Fiji National University C/O TAFE
Sydney, Fiji01.2019
Skills
- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Standard (NQS) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Proficient in using the OWNA childcare app for daily documentation, programming, parent communication, attendance tracking, and learning observations
- Understanding of Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
- Program planning and implementation based on children's interests and developmental needs
- Child observation, documentation, and learning assessment
- Effective communication with children, families, and colleagues
- Behavior guidance and positive relationship building with children
- Knowledge of child protection and mandatory reporting requirements
- Maintaining safe, hygienic, and engaging learning environments
- Team collaboration and contribution to reflective practice
- Cultural competence and inclusive education
- Time management and organizational skills
- First aid, CPR, asthma, and anaphylaxis management (if certified)
- Conflict resolution and problem solving
Certification
- Employee Working with Children Check
- Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- DoFoodSafely Certificate
- Volunteer at Rotary Club of Fiji - Certificate
- Australian Police Check
Languages
English, proficient (C2) & Hindi
References
- Negar Heidari, Centre Director, director@baysideearlylearning.com.au, +61 469215001, Bayside Early Learning Centre & Kinder
- Mohit, Malhotra, Food Services Coordinator, Mohit.MALHOTRA@austin.org.au, +61 0466554216, Austin HEALTH
- Jimmy Tran, Shift Manager, +61 402 073 847, MECCA Distribution Center
- Prashila, Mohini, Administrative Officer, prashila60@gmail.com, +61 0452178574, ITAL Food Company
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Willing to relocate
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Bayside Early Learning Centre & Kinder
02.2024 - Current
Food Service Assistant
Austin HEALTH
09.2023 - 02.2024
Distribution Center Team Member
MECCA
08.2023 - 12.2023
Human Resource Officer
Ministry of Agriculture & Waterways
01.2021 - 07.2023
HR & Payroll Administration Officer
G.RAJ Construction
04.2020 - 01.2021
HR & Administration Support Staff
Fiji Ships & Heavy Industries Limited
10.2018 - 02.2020
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Riverdale Institute Pty Ltd
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
Riverdale Institute Pty Ltd
Post Graduate Diploma - Public Administration & Business Management
University of the South Pacific
Bachelor of Commerce - Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management & Management
Fiji National University
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Fiji National University C/O TAFE
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