Preschool Field Officer – Wimmera

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• Are you a kindergarten teacher or Early Years Educational Leader, qualified to teach Kindergarten?
• Support family-centred Early Learning practices in the community
• Advisor Level 1 + salary packaging, Ongoing – part-time, flexible, 2 days a week
• Your new role If you're a passionate educator or early intervention specialist with EC teaching qualifications ready to make a lasting impact, this Preschool Field Officer role offers the chance to make a difference in the early years inclusion space".
• With autonomy and flexibility built in, you'll guide and uplift Early Childhood Teachers across the Wimmera and Southern Mallee—helping them create inclusive, nurturing learning environments where every child learns and thrives.
• Your creativity, empathy and problem-solving skills will shine as you coach educators, support families, and build strong partnerships with local services. No two days are the same, and you'll be part of a supportive, collegial team that celebrates each child's unique strengths and potential.
• This part-time role (two days a week) comes with benefits including salary packaging, access to fleet vehicles, childcare discounts, and paid parental leave. If you're ready to lead with heart and help others grow, this could be the perfect next step in your journey. Benefits of working at Uniting Our work isn't easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.
  
  
  • 525874
  • Wimmera, VIC
  • Early Learning
  • Permanent Part Time
  • Closing on: Aug 27 2025
    
    • Are you a kindergarten teacher or Early Years Educational Leader, qualified to teach Kindergarten?
    • Support family-centred Early Learning practices in the community
    • Advisor Level 1 + salary packaging, Ongoing – part-time, flexible, 2 days a week
    • Your new role If you're a passionate educator or early intervention specialist with EC teaching qualifications ready to make a lasting impact, this Preschool Field Officer role offers the chance to make a difference in the early years inclusion space".
    • With autonomy and flexibility built in, you'll guide and uplift Early Childhood Teachers across the Wimmera and Southern Mallee—helping them create inclusive, nurturing learning environments where every child learns and thrives.
    • Your creativity, empathy and problem-solving skills will shine as you coach educators, support families, and build strong partnerships with local services. No two days are the same, and you'll be part of a supportive, collegial team that celebrates each child's unique strengths and potential.
    • This part-time role (two days a week) comes with benefits including salary packaging, access to fleet vehicles, childcare discounts, and paid parental leave. If you're ready to lead with heart and help others grow, this could be the perfect next step in your journey. Benefits of working at Uniting Our work isn't easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.
      
      
    This role is two days per week (0.4 FTE / 30.4 hours per fortnight), with one of the workdays being Wednesdays. It is an opportunity to be part of a team that shares a passion for the work they do and understands the strength of collaboration to work on challenges and get the best outcomes.
    
    For this role we offer a hybrid and flexible work environment. We focus on outcomes and deliverables and are set up for our employees to work out in the field or from any Uniting office location.
    
    In addition to your base salary of Level 1 Advisor under the VECTEA, you can access the following:
    • Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
    • Fleet vehicle available for use
    • Flexible and hybrid work environment
    • 60% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning Service.
    • Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
    • Work in a values-driven organisation deeply committed to social justice and inclusion
    • Our people are central - access leadership development.
      
      
    Your skills and experience
    • A Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) or equivalent.
    • Current Victorian driver licence.
    • Extensive knowledge and experience in implementing high-quality, inclusive early childhood education and care programs in 3 and 4-year-old kindergartens.
      
      
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    How to apply
    
    Click APPLY to submit your interest.
    
    If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.
    
    For any questions, reach out to Karalynn Mcdonnell, Senior Preschool Field Officer at karalynn.mcdonnell@vt.uniting.org or call 0417 318 569 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.
    
    Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.Seniority level
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