Tues & Fri, 8am – 4:30pm + flexible fortnightly planning day
Work in a purpose-led, inclusive early learning environment
Ongoing training, development and mentoring opportunities available
Your new role
We have a current vacancy for a Diploma Qualified Educator to join our team at our Bridgewater Uniting Kindergarten in Berwick. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate Uniting’s values, is willing to work in a team environment and has open communication skills.

This ongoing part-time role is to start in Term 1 of 2027 and is for 17.5 hours per fortnight. The roster is Tuesdays and Fridays from 8am to 4:30pm, and an additional fortnightly planning day.

As an Educator, you will be an active team member of a team that provides high-quality early childhood education and care to children. This includes:

Developing strong relationships with children at the service
Assist with the implementation of a play-based learning environment responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities
Contribute to the planning and implementation of programs which reflect the emerging skills and interests of children
Developing strong relationships that support and partner with families, and the community
Complying with the Uniting Early Learning policies and procedures.
Find out more about our Berwick centre here.

About Early Learning at Uniting
You’ll be joining Uniting’s Early Learning directorate – a purpose-led team working across Victoria and Tasmania to shape better futures for children and families. We champion safety, 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
At Uniting, you’ll enjoy:

Working in a values-led organisation with real community impact.
Being part of team creating safe, nurturing and playful environments for children.
A 60% discount for eligible employees on out-of-pocket childcare fees at Uniting learning services.
A 30% discount on Office 365 subscriptions, and a 25% discount at our Uniting Op Shops.
Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
Saving on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.
Access to additional annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
Your skills and experience
You'll be right at home at Uniting if you're passionate about providing high-quality early learning experiences and share our belief that children's safety, wellbeing and development should always come first.

You’ll bring with you:

A Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority).
Prior experience working in a kindergarten and / or other early childhood service providing high-quality care and educational services for children.
A sound knowledge and understanding of early childhood learning and development.
Current First Aid in an Education & Care Setting and CPR certificates.
Current National Child Safety Training and any applicable state-based Child Safety Training (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).
View the position description here.

How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest, and we’ll get in touch shortly. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, apply soon. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early.