Job Description

• $38.92 - $43.88 per hour (Depending on experience) + RDO's + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits
• 8 hour shifts working 5 days per week.
• The centre is open between 7:30am and 6pm so the shifts will vary between these times. You must be available to work the rotating shifts
About the Opportunity
Uniting Bunyarra Early Learning is a welcoming, community-focused service where educators feel supported, valued and genuinely connected. Our passionate team works together to create inclusive, play-based learning environments where children thrive—and where educators are encouraged to grow, lead and bring their whole selves to work every day.
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

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting
What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid working with Children’s Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check
How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.