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Lunch Relief Teacher

  • 531301
  • Wallan, VIC, 3756
  • Early Learning
  • Permanent Part Time
  • Closing on: May 21 2026
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  • Perfect for return-to-work mums or educators seeking flexible hours
  • 4hrs Monday and Wednesday to cover lunch breaks, ideally from 11am to 3pm
  • $29.41ph plus super, permanent part time, Muyan kindergarten in Wallan
Your new role

Are you an Early Childhood Educator seeking a part‑time role that works around school hours? Perfect if you’re returning to work or simply love supporting curious little learners in a meaningful way.

Uniting Early Learning offers competitive sector pay, access to salary packaging, a warm and supportive team culture, and ongoing training opportunities.

We’re currently seeking an Early Childhood Educator for a lunch cover role at our Wallan Kindergarten, working four hours on Mondays and Wednesdays, ideally from 11am–3pm.

Applicants working towards an ACECQA‑recognised Early Education and Care qualification are welcome to apply. There’s also the opportunity to join our casual relief list, giving you the chance to pick up extra hours across our other kindergartens and grow with us.

An ideal opportunity for return‑to‑work mums or educators looking for flexible, family‑friendly hours.

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 $29.41ph + super, you can access the following. 

  • Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
  • Enjoy a 60% discount at Uniting Early Learning!
  • Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
  • We value diversity and lived experiences. Access support via work groups.
  • We recognise contributions with our annual awards programme!
  • Our people are central - access leadership development.
  • Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience 

  • Bachelor qualified 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 (or willingness to obtain).
  • Current Employee Working with Children Check / Working with Vulnerable Persons Check.

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest, and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll review applications as they come through and schedule interviews, as we’re keen to engage with someone.

To learn more, contact Cathie Coles, Program Manager, at cathie.coles@vt.uniting.org during regular business hours.

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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