Join our Early Learning Team.

• Choose when you work and grow your skills and experience
• Inspired Learning, Every Day. Meaningful work that truly makes a difference
• $29.52ph + super + casual loading + access to salary packaging benefits

Your new role

Do you believe in the magic of early learning? Do you love building relationships, sparking curiosity, and being part of a warm, collaborative team?

As an Educator at Uniting Early Learning, you’ll be more than a teacher, you’ll be a trusted guide, a creative thinker, and a valued team member helping children thrive every single day.

You’ll be:

• Building meaningful, nurturing relationships with children
• Partnering with families and connecting with the community
• Delivering engaging, play‑based learning experiences
• Collaborating with a passionate team focused on continuous improvement
• Working confidently within Uniting Early Learning policies and procedures.

Our programs are guided by nationally and state‑approved frameworks, including:

• Belonging, Being and Becoming (EYLF)
• My Time, Our Place (School Age Care)
• Victorian Early Years Learning & Development Framework (VEYLDF).

These frameworks help you tailor learning experiences to each child’s interests, strengths, and individuality, because no two children are the same.

If you’re passionate about early learning, community, and helping children belong, be, and become, this could be the perfect role for you. 

Apply now and bring your energy, creativity, and heart to Uniting Early Learning!

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 the base hourly rate and superannuation, you’ll also receive 25% casual loading. You can also increase your take-home pay by accessing salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and more.

• Salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning Service.
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow.

Your skills and experience

• Cert III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check / Working with Vulnerable Persons Check.

There are many different educational pathways to be qualified for this position. Whether it’s a Bachelor of Arts, Science, or a Diploma of Community Services, these are just some of the qualifications equivalent to a Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Check your qualification here.

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Barb Hall-Duggan, OSHC Director Victoria on 0437 897 192 during business hours for a chat, or via barb.hallduggan@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.

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