Lead high-quality teaching and learning programs Access mentoring and professional growth pathways Join a purpose-led organisation making real impact Permanent part time position | 60 hours per fortnight Your new role As the Service Director, you will lead our three-room kindergarten service, providing high-quality early childhood education and care for children and families in the community. This role focuses on strong leadership, effective service operations, and creating a positive, supportive environment where educators and children can thrive. Working in a supernumerary capacity, you will provide visible, hands-on leadership across the service, overseeing daily operations and administration, supporting and mentoring educators, and building strong, trusting partnerships with families. You will also play a key role in fostering meaningful connections with the broader community, including our co-located Maternal and Child Health service and the City of Casey Community Centre, to support continuity of care and positive outcomes for children and families. While primarily off-ratio, you will step into ratio when required to support children, educators and the smooth running of the service. As the Nominated Supervisor, you will be responsible for the overall operation of the service, ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework and leading a culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement. You will work closely with leadership peers and central support teams to support reflective practice, workforce development and a welcoming, inclusive kindergarten environment. 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 Children’s Services Award 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, please reach out to our Early Learning Onboarding Team via onboarding.els@vt.uniting.org to arrange 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. 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. ELLeader
