529340 Kaniva, VIC, 3419 Early Learning Permanent Part Time Closing on: Apr 8 2026
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Diploma Educators your experience and qualification matter hereCompetitive sector $ + access to salary packaging to increase your take-home payPart-time flexibility and family-friendly - 20 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday
Your new role
If you're looking for a safe and welcoming place, our biggest strength is the friendly culture and the way we keep growing together
We love what we do and are all proud to work at Uniting. You'll be at the heart of our team, bringing warmth, creativity, and joy to our children's day. This role offers the chance to make an impact on young lives. Step into an inspiring environment where every day brings something new!
Located on Baker Street, our childcare service is an important part of the tight-knit Kaniva community in the West Wimmera region.
We have a permanent part-time opportunity to join our Early Learning team and help ensure we provide a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment for children in small group sizes in our long day care service.
You will play an important role in assisting our Room Leaders and other qualified educators to provide social and educational activities to build a child's sense of belonging, resilience, kindness, and teamwork.
Bring Your Spark to Our Growing Early Learning TeamCreate, Inspire, and Grow With Us!
Benefits Of Working At Uniting
Work part-time 20 hours per week, 5 hours per day, Tuesday to Friday, covering staff lunch breaks, Service Leader program and planning.
In addition to base hourly rate and superannuation, you'll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used on rent, mortgage repayments, or living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.
There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program. You can access a 60% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre and access to 10 weeks of paid parental leave.
At Uniting, We Also Offer The Following
A supportive, friendly culture where you're valued A place where you can grow, learn, and truly make an impact A community-centred service that feels like family Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services. Enjoy a 60% discount at Uniting Early Learning, for centre staff!Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
Your skills and experience
You have proven experience delivering high-quality, play-based learning and a collaborative approach that strengthens team practice.
You'll Also Bring With You
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and CareCertificate III considered for strong candidatesFirst Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma (or willingness to obtain)Current Working with Children Check
How To Apply
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Click APPLY to submit your interest, and we'll get in touch shortly. We'll review applications as they come through and schedule interviews as we're keen to engage with someone.
If you'd like to know more, please contact Kate Farlow, Early Learning Program Manager, email or call 0466 483 641 during business hours.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a 'child safe' organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.