Early Childhood Educator Port Melbourne

Uniting Vic.Tas; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 40.000 - 42.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Salary packaging benefits

60% childcare discounts for staff

Office 365 discounts 30%

Uniti ng Op Shops 25% discount

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal entertainment benefit $2,650

Additional annual leave purchase

Up to 16 weeks parental leave

Descrizione del lavoro

As a Certificate III Educator for our Kindergarten in Port Melbourne, you will be part of a small team delivering early learning programs that support the wider community and provide high-quality education and care to children.

The role is 8 hours per fortnight, with Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:00 to 14:00. You will work under the Early Learning framework, focusing on inclusive, engaging activities for every child.

Competenze

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent as approved)
• First aid training per National Regulations (including anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management)
• Current National Child Safety Training and state-based Child Safety Training (or able to obtain before commencement)

Mansioni

• Support the development and delivery of an educational program that meets each child’s interests and abilities.
• Help increase enrolments and build the program to meet community needs.
• Deliver a quality and diverse educational program with active participation from every child.

Formazione

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

First aid training

National/State Child Safety Training

Descrizione del lavoro

• Part-time ongoing role for 8 hours per fortnight (12-2pm Mon/Wed)
• Make a difference in the lives of children and their families
• Increase your take-home pay with access to salary packaging

• 534039
• Port Melbourne, VIC, 3207
• Early Learning
• Permanent Part Time
• Closing on: Nov 2 2026
• Part-time ongoing role for 8 hours per fortnight (12-2pm Mon/Wed)
• Make a difference in the lives of children and their families
• Increase your take-home pay with access to salary packaging

Your new role

As a Certificate III qualified Educator for our Kindergarten in Port Melbourne, you will be part of a small team to delivering early learning programs that support the wider community and provide high-quality education and care to children.

This role is for 8 hours per fortnight, with the roster being Mondays and Wednesdays from 12 noon to 2pm.

Working to one of the National or Victorian early learning frameworks, you will:

• Support the development and delivery an educational program that meets the interests and abilities of each child.
• Help to increase enrolments and build the program to include other services that meet community needs.
• Participate in delivering a quality and diverse educational program that sees every child actively participate.

Find Out More About Our Port Melbourne Centre Here.

About Early Learning at Uniting

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

In Addition To Your Base Hourly Rate Starting At $28.72 + Super (pay Scale Is $28.72 To $30.65 Per Hour), At Uniting, You’ll Enjoy

• Working in a values‑led organisation with real community impact.
• Being part of team creating safe, nurturing and playful environments for children.
• A 60% 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.
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Saving on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.
• Access to additional annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).

Your skills and experience

You'll be right at home at Uniting if you're passionate about providing high-quality early learning experiences and share our belief that children's safety, wellbeing and development should always come first.

You’ll Bring With You

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent as approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority).
• First aid training as prescribed in the Education and Care Services National Regulations, including first aid, anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management.
• Current National Child Safety Training and any applicable state‑based Child Safety Training (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).

View The Position Description Here.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please get in touch with Jess Whyte, Early Learning Program Manager via [e-mail].

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.