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Early Childhood Educator - Paynesville Uniting Kindergarten

  • 531349
  • Paynesville, VIC, 3880
  • Early Learning
  • Permanent Part Time
  • Closing on: Jun 20 2026
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  • Permanent part time role - 25 hours per fortnight 
  • Salary packaging options to increase take home pay
  • Position available at our service in Paynesville

We are seeking an Early Childhood Educator at our service in Paynesville. The Educator will work two days per week and 25 hours per fortnight.    

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 Diploma Early Education and Care qualification.

What’s on offer

In addition to receiving a salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.

There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Diploma in Children’s Services or Certificate III (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 Belinda Green – Program Manager on Belinda.green@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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