Early Childhood Educator

Uniting Limited; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading 25%

Childcare discount 10%

Office 365 discount 30%

Op Shop discount 25%

Salary packaging

Flexible schedule

Training opportunities

Values-led organisation

Job summary

Uniting Limited in Hobart is seeking an ongoing part-time Cert III Educator to help deliver high-quality early childhood programs in a safe, inclusive setting. You will work with a skilled team to support each child’s interests and needs, while upholding child safety standards.

The role offers flexible shifts, casual loading, and access to salary packaging benefits within a values-led organisation committed to community impact.

Qualifications

• Must have Certificate III in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Current National Child Safety Training.
• Experience in kindergarten or similar early childhood service.
• Sound knowledge of early childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
• Deliver high-quality early childhood programs in a safe and inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with the professional team and families to support children's needs.
• Commit to reflective practice and continuous improvement within the team culture.

Skills

Early childhood education

Team collaboration

Safety and compliance

Communication with families

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

• Ongoing part time Cert III Qualified Educator role
• Childcare located in Hobart
• Competitive sector remuneration + access to salary packaging benefits

Your new role

This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Framework, Child Safe Standards, and organisational policies. It involves working collaboratively within a professional team to deliver high-quality early childhood programs in a safe, inclusive, responsive, and supportive environment that is centred on the interests and needs of each child. The role also requires a commitment to ongoing reflective practice, continuous improvement, and contributing to a positive team and organisational culture.

About Early Learning

You’ll be joining Uniting’s Early Learning directorate – a purpose-led team working across Victoria and Tasmania to shape better futures for children and families. We champion safety, inclusion, and quality in everything we do, and we’re driven by a deep belief in the power of early learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Benefits of working at Uniting

At Uniting, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible work that lets you choose shifts that suit your lifestyle and availability.
• Casual loading of 25% in addition to your base hourly rate.
• 10% discount for eligible employees on out-of-pocket childcare fees at Uniting learning services
• A 30% discount on Office 365 subscriptions, and a 25% discount at our Uniting Op Shops.
• Access to development and training opportunities to build your skills and experience.
• Working in a values-led organisation with real community impact.
• Being part of team creating safe, nurturing and playful environments for children.
• Access to salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.

Your skills and experience

You will hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority). You will also bring with you:

• Current National Child Safety Training and any applicable state-based child safety training (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).
• Prior experience working in a kindergarten and / or other early childhood service providing high-quality care and educational services for children.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of early childhood learning and development.

View the position description here.

About Uniting

We create real change in people’s lives by working in partnership with people, communities, governments and other agencies to reduce the impact of poverty, trauma and disadvantage.

We provide compassionate care for people facing tough times and personal challenges. We support children and young people to break the cycle of disadvantage. We help families keep safe, together and thriving.

For over 100 years we’ve been fighting inequality, opposing discrimination, and responding to the needs in our communities across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

We are an inclusive, values-led organisation and proudly welcome people of all identities, backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with lived and living experience relevant to our work.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices. You are welcome to share your pronouns and let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. We are here to support you.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. We embed child safety in everything we do. Employment with Uniting is subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.