Empowered By Diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
About The Role
This is a full-time contract opportunity until December 2026, located in Forestville NSW. Starting base hourly rate $32.36 to $39.18 negotiable based on experience & qualifications, plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options. This service operates in the school term and school holidays are paid. Leave benefits included.
About The Opportunity
At Uniting, we believe that early childhood education is an opportunity to change lives. When a child feels seen, safe, curious and confident, their world opens — and you, as an educator, help make that possible.
If you’re a passionate, qualified educator who wants to do more than supervise play — someone who wants to genuinely shape learning, spark imagination and walk alongside families and community — we’d love you on our team.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Advanced Educator, you’ll be a key part of our teaching team providing high-quality education and care in line with the National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning Framework.
- Build meaningful bonds with children, guiding their social, emotional and cognitive growth
- Partner with families, welcoming them as collaborators in their child’s learning journey
- Create environments that spark curiosity, exploration and problem-solving
- Promote belonging, safety and wellbeing, always advocating for children’s rights
- Support educators and contribute to continuous improvement across the service
- Engage in ongoing learning, reflection and professional development
Your Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Experience delivering learning aligned to the EYLF & NQS
- Child protection experience
- A child-centred, inclusive and strengths-based approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Current first aid, NSW WWCC and National Police Check
- An ability to build genuine, lasting connections with children, families, and colleagues
Benefits And Culture
Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more.
- Welcoming you exactly as you are
- Starting base hourly rate of $32.36 to $39.18 negotiable based on experience and qualifications, plus super
- Access to generous salary packaging options as well as access to Uniting’s URewards retail partner program.
- Wellbeing programs and access to fitness passport
- Career development opportunities such as training, education.
- Amazing workplace culture
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.
About Uniting
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.
