Service Leader

2 days ago

Lysterfield VIC, Australia Uniting Vic Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
  • Lead high-quality teaching and learning programs
  • Access mentoring and professional growth pathways
  • Join a purpose-led organisation making real impact
Your new role

Lead, inspire, and nurture children's learning as part of a community-focused early learning team. At Uniting, our Early Childhood Teachers are trusted leaders, role models, and learning partners. You'll bring deep knowledge of pedagogy and practice – and we'll support you to grow your leadership impact through mentoring, professional learning, and a supportive team culture that values your voice.

You will lead the development and delivery of intentional, inclusive and engaging learning programs in line with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards. You'll model excellence in practice and create a learning environment where children feel confident, curious, and capable. You'll support the growth of others through collaboration and lead documentation and planning in partnership with families and colleagues.

About your team

You'll be joining Uniting's Early Learning division – a dynamic and purpose-led team working across Victoria and Tasmania to shape better futures for children and families. We champion access, inclusion, and quality in everything we do, and we're driven by a deep belief in the power of early learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn't easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary under the VECTEA + super, you can access the following:

  • Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
  • Training and development opportunities to help you grow.
  • Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background.
Your skills and experience

You're a reflective and passionate teacher who knows the power of relationships in children's learning. You hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent), current VIT registration, and bring a collaborative spirit and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and quality.

View the position description here.

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 our Early Learning Onboarding Team via for a chat. (Please note this is only for enquiries, all applications must be submitted online for consideration.)

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.

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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.

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