About the Opportunity

• Base pay from $36.50 to $53 (depending on experience) + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits.
• Pay less tax - the maximum amount of not-for-profit (NFP) salary packaging available up to $18,550 per year.
• Part time contract till July 2024 working a minimum 32hours per week!

What you’ll be doing in this role

• Contribute to the development of programs which reflect the approved learning framework.
• Developing positive and respectful relationships that support children, their families and community.
• Facilitating play-based learning environments that are responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities.
• You’ll guide and support educators to implement the program and philosophy for the children.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor Teaching / Early Childhood Education.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working as an ECT (preferred, new graduates are also encouraged to apply).
• Experience working with children with developmental delays and disabilities desirable but not essential.
• A work history that demonstrates recording observations, writing learning stories and supporting the planning of a successful curriculum using the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Understand the National Quality Framework and EYLF.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and community members.
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

What we offer you 

• Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax up to $15,900 per year + $2,650 meal and entertainment card!
• $500 referral bonus.
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career.
• Corporate discounts and cash-backs programs with major retailers.
• Ongoing training & development.

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

About the service:

Susanna Early Learning supports families with education and childcare, including a preschool program. We are open long hours for children aged two to five years.  Our Service has a strong focus on inclusion and support for children with additional needs. Our service offers a home-like, family atmosphere with bright and welcoming indoor learning spaces and stimulating outdoor environments that are designed to engage and inspire. We value every child as an individual with a unique personality, interests and needs, so we can best help them to unlock and achieve their potential while enjoying their time in our care. 

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid working with Children’s Check (prior to commencement of position)
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check
• Reference Checks

Uniting is a safeguarding organisation, promoting the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all people we serve, including children, young people, seniors and people with Disability. We are a Child Safe Organisation and commit to respecting children and taking action to keep children safe.

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.