Early Childhood Educator Port Melbourne

• Part-time ongoing role 52.5 hours per fortnight
• Brand-new kindergarten located on school site at Narrarrang Primary School
• Position commencing Term 1 2027

Our brand-new Narrarrang Kindergarten in Port Melbourne offers a range of indoor and outdoor play areas as well as equipment to support the physical and social development of children. This kindergarten is located on site at Narrarrang Primary School.

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We currently have a vacancy for a Certificate III qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our team. This role is for 52.5 hours per fortnight and will commence from Term 1 in 2027.

Support children to thrive in an inclusive values-led early learning environment. At Uniting our Early Childhood Educators play a vital role in creating warm engaging and responsive spaces where children feel safe supported and inspired to learn. Whether youre just starting your career or looking for a meaningful change this is your opportunity to grow within a team thats deeply committed to child-centred practice and social impact.

Youll contribute to the planning and delivery of high-quality education and care programs in line with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards. Working alongside our experienced team youll build strong relationships with children families and the broader community supporting each childs individual learning and development journey.

Youll be joining Unitings 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 were driven by a deep belief in the power of early learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

At Uniting youll 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 $15900 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 $2650 annually.
• Access to additional annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Up to 16 weeks ofpaid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).

Youll be right at home at Uniting if youre passionate about providing high-quality early learning experiences and share our belief that childrens safety wellbeing and development should always

Youre an empathetic enthusiastic educator who believes in every childs right to belong learn and thrive. You hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and bring a commitment to reflective practice and continuous improvement. Most importantly you bring heart to everything you do. You will have a minimum of two years experience working in an early childhood setting.

You will also hold current first aid and CPR National Child Safety Training and any applicable state-based Child Safety Training (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).

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Click APPLY to submit your interest and well get in touch shortly. If this role sounds like a good fit for you apply soon. Well be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early.

If you have any questions about the opportunity contact Jess Whyte Early Learning Program Manager via .

We create real change in peoples 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 weve been fighting inequality opposing discrimination and responding to the needs in our communities across Victoria and Tasmania.

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.