Join our Early Learning Team.

• Diploma Educators, join our team and support local families in Kaniva.
• Competitive sector $ + access to salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Part-time flexibility and family-friendly - 20 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday.

About the role

If you're looking for a safe and welcoming place, our biggest strength is the friendly culture and the way we keep growing together

We love what we do and are all proud to work at Uniting. You’ll be at the heart of our team, bringing warmth, creativity, and joy to our children’s day. This role offers the chance to make an impact on young lives. Step into an inspiring environment where every day brings something new!  

Located on Baker Street, our childcare service is an important part of the tight-knit Kaniva community in the West Wimmera region.

We have a permanent part-time opportunity to join our Early Learning team and help ensure we provide a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment for children in small group sizes in our long day care service.

You will play an important role in assisting our Room Leaders and other qualified educators to provide social and educational activities to build a child’s sense of belonging, resilience, kindness, and teamwork.

Learn more about our childcare service in Kaniva.

What’s on offer

Work part-time 20 hours per week, 5 hours per day, Tuesday to Friday, covering staff lunch breaks and Service Leader program and planning.

In addition to base hourly rate and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used on rent, mortgage repayments, or living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program. You can access a 60% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre and access to 10 weeks of paid parental leave.

At Uniting, you can also access the following: 

• Work in a values-driven organisation deeply committed to social justice and inclusion
• Be part of a team shaping the future of Early Learning
• We’ve established a community of practice to support and engage all employees, fostering shared learning, connection, and personal growth in a respectful and inclusive environment

About you

You are a motivated Educator with a passion for the work you do. Working well within a team, you are known for having an energetic and positive approach to your day-to-day work.

Holding a Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (or equivalent), you have a sound knowledge of early learning quality and educational frameworks.

View the position description for Assistant Educator (Diploma)

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest, and we’ll get in touch shortly. We’ll review applications as they come through and schedule interviews as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you’d like to know more, please contact Kate Farlow, Early Learning Program Manager, on 0466 483 641 during business hours.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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