Advanced Educator (Diploma)

Uniting; Canberra; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Career growth opportunities

Discount programs

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Uniting Early Learning (Canberra) requires a Diploma-qualified Educator to deliver quality education and care aligned with the National Quality Standards and EYLF. You will contribute to learning programs, build respectful relationships with families, and support learning through play-based environments.

Role includes setting up/packing up, documenting observations, and ensuring room cleanliness. The contract is fixed-term until 26 February 2027, with shifts across operating hours and potential

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children Services (essential), with experience at Diploma level in an early learning service.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and EYLF.
• Ability to record observations and contribute to learning stories and curriculum planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs reflecting the approved learning framework.
• Foster positive relationships with children, families and community.
• Facilitate play-based learning responsive to children's interests and abilities.
• Carry out daily duties, set up/pack up, and maintain room cleanliness.
• Document learning through observations and assessments against learning outcomes.

Skills

Observation & learning stories

Education

Diploma in Children Services

Job description

• $38.92 - $45.79 per hour (Depending on experience) + RDO's + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits
• Fixed Term Contract till the 26th February 2027 potential for extension in the new year.
• The centre is open between 7:30am and 6pm so the shifts will vary between these times.

About the Opportunity

Uniting Salem Early Learning (Kambah) wants 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 As a Diploma Qualified Educator, you’ll provide quality education and care to children to help support and facilitate their learning outcomes in accordance with the National Quality Standards and learning framework!

Your care work may include:

• 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.
• Carry daily duties of set up and pack up as well as maintain cleanliness of the room.
• Documenting children’s learning through observations and assessments against learning outcomes

Who we’re looking for

• Diploma in Children Services (essential), with previous experience working at a Diploma Level in an early learning service.
• 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
• Strong understanding of Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and community members
• Experience working with children with developmental delays and disabilities desirable but not essential
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

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 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

What to expect Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Check
• GECKKO National Child Protection Training Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check

Information about Application Only candidates who meet the above qualifications will be considered. Interested applicants may proceed to submit their details through the provided recruitment channel.

Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal‐opportunity employer. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion or any other protected attribute.

Position is permanent, full‑time, based in Canberra. Salary, benefits and additional details are listed above.