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

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

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 in the South Gippsland region including Korumburra and Corinella. The position will work with a team to contribute to providing a high quality early childhood program.

What’s on offer

• Flexible casual work across our early learning services in Korumburra, Corinella and the wider South Gippsland region
• The opportunity to work across a range of programs, age groups and service settings
• Supportive and experienced teams who are committed to delivering high-quality early childhood education and care
• Competitive pay rates in accordance with the Children’s Services Award, including casual loading and worker retention allowance
• Employee wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference for children and families in local communities

Benefits of working at uniting

At Uniting, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible work that lets you choose shifts that suit your lifestyle and availability.
• Casual loading of 25% in addition to your base hourly rate.
• 10% discount for eligible employees on out-of-pocket childcare fees at Uniting learning services
• A 30% discount on Office 365 subscriptions, and a 25% discount at our Uniting Op Shops.
• Access to development and training opportunities to build your skills and experience.
• Working in a values-led organisation with real community impact.
• Being part of team creating safe, nurturing and playful environments for children.
• Access to salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.

About 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

*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 
• Current National Child Safety Training and any applicable state-based Child Safety Training (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).

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 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.

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.