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Casual Early Childhood Educator (Diploma or Cert III)

  • 515334
  • Kaniva, VIC, 3419
  • Early Learning
  • Casual
  • Closing on: Sep 10 2025
  • Casual relief Educator for Horsham, Warracknabeal, Kaniva and Balmoral.
  • Choose your hours + 10% discount on childcare fees + salary packaging.
  • Work in small rural childcare services and be part of the community.
About the opportunity

Whether you are an experienced Educator seeking flexibility with your hours or recently qualified and looking to grow your skills and experience – we can support you.

We have casual relief opportunities for Diploma or Cert III qualified Educators to provide relief cover in our Childcare services across the Wimmera. Locations include Horsham, Warracknabeal, Kaniva and Balmoral.

As a relief Educator, you will be part of the team providing high quality early childhood education and care to children. Your key responsibilities include:

  • Developing strong relationships with children at the service, their families, and the community.
  • Assist with the implementation of a play-based learning environment responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities.
  • Contribute to the planning and implementation of programs which reflect the emerging skills and interests of children.
  • Working with other staff towards continuous improvement in the service’s operations.
What’s on offer

We have small, licensed numbers in our rural childcare services, allowing for more meaningful relationships with the children, families from each of these services and an opportunity for you to become an integral part of the community.

You have the flexibility to choose your hours and days you work.

In addition to receiving an hourly rate + 25% casual loading, you can increase your take-home pay by accessing salary packaging benefits for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

You can access a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.

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 will have a either Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood (or equivalent) and relevant experience in an Early Childhood services role.

You will also have a sound discipline and knowledge, including the underlying principles of Early Years, gained through experience, education and / or training.

View the position description.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Kate Farlow, Early Learning Program Manager at kate.farlow@vt.uniting.org

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.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

 

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