Join our Early Learning Team.

• Make a difference in the lives of children and their families
• Help us provide a safe, inclusive, responsive and supportive educational program
• Up to 60% discount on childcare fees for Uniting employees

Your new role

We are also considering applicants that have completed at least 50% of an ACECQA recognised Early Education and Care qualification.

If you ever thought about an Early Childhood role in with Uniting now is the time to apply.

We are seeking Casual Early Childhood Educators across a number of our services from far East Gippsland to Corinella. The position will work with a team to contribute to providing a high quality early childhood program.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave!
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff!
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• We value diversity and lived experiences. Access support via work groups.
• We recognise contributions with our annual awards programme!
• Our people are central - access leadership development.
• Uniting offers up to 15 days paid leave for domestic violence support.
• Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background.

Your skills and experience

You will also bring with you:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services (or equivalent as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates (if required by the service)
• Current Employee Working with Children Check / Working with Vulnerable Persons Check
• Must be applicable for the State in which the service operates
• An understanding and knowledge of early childhood development
• Ability to support the provision of a developmentally appropriate program for the children, in partnership with other educators, families and children
• An ability to plan, reflect, work and manage time effectively with minimal supervision
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Law and Regulations 

 View the full position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll review applications as they come through, as we’re keen to engage with someone and may close our advert early.

If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Robyn Zee – Program Manager on robyn.zee@vt.uniting.org or Rebecca Ford – Program Manager on Rebecca.ford@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 LGBTQIA+. 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.