Join our Early Learning Team.

• A range of lunch cover positions available across our services in Wellington
• Salary packaging options to increase take home pay
• Paid parental leave + 60% discount on Childcare

Your new role

Uniting Early Learning offers a positive and supportive culture, training opportunities and rewarding work.

We are also considering applicants that are working towards an ACECQA recognised Early Education and Care qualification.

We are seeking an Early Childhood Educator for a range of lunch cover positions at our Wellington services including Maffra, Briagolong and Heyfield Kindergartens.

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.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff!
• Up to 16 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.

Your skills and experience

 To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services (or equivalent as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority) or having completed at least 50% of an Early Childhood Education and Care qualification. 

You will also have:

• An understanding and knowledge of early childhood development
• Ability to assist in 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
• Reasonable knowledge and understanding of the National Law and Regulations

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.

Please  click here to view the position description.

If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Susan Poynton – Program Manager on susan.poynton@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.