• Support all children to actively participate in their Kindergarten program
• Casual and part-time positions available for school term placements
• Salary packaging and 10% discount on childcare fees available for eligible staff

About the program

Be a part of the team that helps children with disabilities be included and participate in the kindergarten program.

We are currently recruiting for Additional Assistants in the Hobson's Bay and Maribyrnong local government areas only.

The Kindergarten Inclusion Support (KIS) program helps create inclusive environments for all children including those with disabilities, developmental delays, or complex medical needs.

We are now looking to build our team of casual and part-time Additional Assistants for school term placements in 2025 within funded kindergarten programs in childcare services.

In this role, you will work closely with Early Childhood Educators and Teachers to enable children to access and participate in their Kindergarten program.

Placement opportunities are available in the local government areas of Hobson’s Bay (Altona, Altona Meadows, Altona North, Brooklyn, Laverton, Newport, Spotswood, Seabrook, Seaholme, South Kingsville, Williamstown, Williamstown North) and Maribyrnong (Braybrook, Footscray, Kingsville, Maidstone, Maribyrnong, Seddon, Tottenham, West Footscray, Yarraville).

Your new role

There are a variety of shifts available. A kindergarten placement typically involves 7.5 to 15 hours per week during the school term. Hours vary between 8:15am and 5pm depending on each kindergarten service. There may be opportunities to undertake a second placement depending on availability.

You will receive a comprehensive induction and access to ongoing supervision and support from the Kindergarten Inclusion Support team.

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 hourly rate of $28.10 to $30.23 (depending on qualification) + super, you can access the following:

• 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.
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

We are looking for motivated self-starters who like using their initiative and feel confident to work in a new team and work environment.

Ideally, you will have some experience working in a Kindergarten and may have your Certificate III of Early Childhood Education and Care. You may also have a background working with children with all abilities.

What you will demonstrate is good communication skills and be a team player, you will have worked with children in some capacity and have the computer skills to navigate and access our systems to submit requests and participate in our organisation.

View the position description here.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now 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 Sue Foley via [email protected] using the subject line: Additional Assistant - Kindergarten Inclusion Support Program - Hobson's Bay & Maribyrnong enquiry via EthicalJobs for a chat.

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.