Educator (Diploma)

• $38.92 - $43.88 per hour (Depending on experience) + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits
• Contract till December 2026
• 7 hour shifts working 5 days per week.
• The centre is open between 8am and 5pm so the shifts will vary between these times. You must be available to work the rotating shifts

About the Opportunity

Uniting Susanna Early Learning supports families with education and childcare, including a preschool program. We are open long hours for children aged 2 to 5 years.  

Our Service has a strong focus on inclusion and support for children with additional needs.

This role requires a flexible, motivated and sensitive nurturing professional who is eager to work collaboratively within the team to support inclusion of all children and their families/carers. 

Our service offers a home-like, family atmosphere with bright and welcoming indoor learning spaces and stimulating outdoor environments that are designed to engage and inspire. We value every child as an individual with a unique personality, interests and needs, so we can best help them to unlock and achieve their potential while enjoying their time in our care. 

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.
• 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.

• 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.

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.