• Help us provide a safe, inclusive, responsive and supportive educational program
• Part time permanent role plus 10 weeks leave per year.
• Increase take-home pay with up to $15,900 salary packaging benefits.

About the role

Our new Wonthaggi North Uniting Kindergarten is based on the school site of Wonthaggi North Primary School and is set to open ready for 2025. We are seeking Diploma and Certificate III qualified Educators to join our team at this exciting new service.

As an Early Childhood Educator with Uniting, you will be an active team member of a team which provides high quality early childhood education and care to children. This includes;

• Developing strong relationships with children at the service
• Developing strong relationships that support and partner with families, and the community
• Complying with the Uniting Early Learning policies and procedures
• Working with other staff towards continuous improvement in the service’s operations

You will also ensure we provide an environment that reflects a safe, inclusive, responsive and supportive program where the interests and needs of children are the foundation for the creation of the educational programs.

What’s on offer.

In addition to base hourly rate and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used on rent, mortgage repayments, or living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program. You can access a 60% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre and access to 10 weeks of paid parental leave.

Please  view the position description for further information.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your interest. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we’re keen to engage with someone. 

If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Susan Poynton or Rebecca Ford on 1800 183 103 or email [email protected] or [email protected] using the subject line: Early Childhood Educator - Wonthaggi North enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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 LGBT+. 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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