Help local families access childcare and keep the community thriving. Small, close-knit service in a rural town with strong local connections. Part-time, 24 hours per week salary packaging to boost take-home pay. Your new role In Balmoral, childcare isn’t just a service, it’s a lifeline for local families. Our small, long day care service supports farming and rural families to work, contribute and stay connected to their community. We currently operate three days per week with eight places and have a waiting list of more than 20 local families. If you’re a qualified educator who’s taken a break from childcare, this role could be a great way to return. With part-time hours, a small service and a close-knit team, you can ease back into the sector while making a real difference locally. Located within the Balmoral Family Centre Community Hub, we’re proud to be deeply connected to the local community and to offer a calm, welcoming environment for children, families and educators alike. Benefits of working at Uniting Permanent part-time role – 24 hours per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday | 8-hour days unpaid lunch break) Competitive hourly rate super Salary packaging up to $15,900, increasing your take-home pay 60% discount on out-of-pocket expenses when using a Uniting Early Learning service Option to purchase additional leave A supportive, values-led organisation that understands rural communities. Your skills and experience You’ll bring with you: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent) Experience in an early learning setting (recent or returning educators welcome) A warm, practical and community-minded approach A desire to support children and families in a rural town Current Working with Children Check. Click here to view job description How to apply Click APPLY to submit your interest, and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll review applications as they come through and schedule interviews, as we’re keen to engage with someone. If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Kate Farlow, Early Learning Program Manager , at kate.farlow@vt.uniting.org or call Renee Russo, Recruitment Advisor for a confidential chat on 03 9051 2666 or email renee.russo@vt.uniting.org . 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.
