• $36-54/hr (depending on experience and qualifications) + RDO + Director's Allowance + Super + Salary Packaging. 
• Great opportunity for a strong, collaborative leader with a focus on well-being!
• Advocate for children's rights and safety!

About the Opportunity

This is a permanent full time Director role to lead and guide the team at Bunyarra Early Learning (Chisholm ACT) as a nominated supervisor with rostered day off (RDO) and salary packaging entitlements. 

We want to continue to grow as committed teams of educators that provide a nurturing environment and quality programs that caters to the individual needs and interests of our children.

We work in partnership with families and the local community to ensure children feel safe, supported and secure as they develop positive self-esteem.  

What you’ll be doing in this role

This is a great opportunity for a caring, nurturing and experienced Early Childhood Teacher to become our nominated Supervisor. In this role you will need the ability to inspire, motivate, lead and maintain a positive learning culture for our dedicated and longstanding team of families and educators. 

Your work may include:

• Developing positive relationships that support children, their families and community.
• Provide consistent and visible leadership in WH&S behaviours and actions within the team.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation and improvements to the service
• Commitment to providing and maintaining a safe and supportive work environment that is inclusive of all staff !

Who we’re looking for

• ACECQA assessed ECT Bachelor degree qualification OR Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Excellent knowledge of the NQS, EYLF and teaching pedagogy
• Previous experience in a leadership role as Centre Director is highly desirable
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of governance principles and able to model best practice
• Able to establish, foster and nurture collaborative partnerships with families and our local communities

About Uniting Early Learning

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. 

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

What we offer you 

• Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free plus regional benefits plus parking) 
• A range of shifts to suit your lifestyle 
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career  
• Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers 
• Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members 

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting 

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid working with Children’s Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check

How to Apply

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply Now’ button, fill out your details and submit.

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

At Uniting, we don't just care about Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) because it's the right thing to do - D&I is part of our identity and the future we see for ourselves. We’re on a journey to intentionally and visibly weave diversity and inclusion into everything we do. We strive to be a place where everyone feels included, safe and confident to be themselves. A place where diversity is valued, and essential, to co-create a better world. We have four lived experience-led employee D&I networks that provide insights and guidance to our organisation and drive active allyship: Uniting PRIDE network; Uniting Disability Inclusion Network; Uniting Cultural Diversity Network; and, the Uniting Ngumbadal Network.