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Early Childhood Educator – Lunch Cover – Poowong Uniting Kindergarten

  • 529479
  • Warragul, VIC, 3820
  • Early Learning
  • Permanent Part Time
  • Closing on: Feb 25 2026
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  • Lunch cover position available at our service in Poowong
  • Salary packaging options to increase take home pay

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 lunch cover position at our Kindergarten in Poowong. The position is working two hours per day on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  

The successful applicant may also join our casual list to work across our other kindergartens.

What’s on offer
  • Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
  • 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.
  • Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops
About you

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 Rebecca Ford – Program Manager at 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.

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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