Early Childhood Educator

1 day ago


Lysterfield Melbourne, Australia Uniting Careers Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Work in a purpose-led, inclusive early learning environment
  • Ongoing training, development and mentoring opportunities
  • Help shape futures through meaningful educator practice
Your new role

We have vacancies for Certificate III and Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educators to join our team at our new kindergarten in Lysterfield.

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 you're just starting your career or looking for a meaningful change, this is your opportunity to grow within a team that's deeply committed to child-centred practice and social impact.

You'll 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, you'll build strong relationships with children, families, and the broader community, supporting each child's individual learning and development journey.

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.
  • Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave
  • 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 an empathetic, enthusiastic educator who believes in every child's right to belong, learn, and thrive. You hold (or are working towards) a Certificate III or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and bring a commitment to reflective practice and continuous improvement. Most importantly, you bring heart to everything you do.

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.

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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