Educator Diploma

$37.30/hr - $38.08/hr + Super + Salary Packaging
Full time permanent opportunity
Work during school terms! Get paid school holidays!

About the Opportunity
Uniting Preschool Grafton is a welcoming, community-focused preschool providing high-quality early childhood education for children aged 3–5 years. With just 25 places, the service offers a nurturing environment where educators build meaningful relationships with children and families. Rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard, the preschool embraces play-based learning, strong connections to First Nations culture and engaging outdoor spaces, including a bike track, veggie patch and natural play areas. With a strong focus on inclusion, cultural awareness and community partnerships, it's a rewarding environment for educators passionate about making a difference in children's early years.
What you’ll be doing in this roleAs a Diploma Qualified Educator, you’ll provide quality education and care to children to help support and facilitate their learning outcomes in accordance with the National Quality Standards and learning framework!
Your care work may include:

Contribute to the development of programs which reflect the approved learning framework.
Developing positive and respectful relationships that support children, their families and community.
Facilitating play-based learning environments that are responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities.
Carry daily duties of set up and pack up as well as maintain cleanliness of the room.
Documenting children’s learning through observations and assessments against learning outcomes

Who we’re looking for

Diploma in Children Services (essential), with previous experience working at a Diploma Level in an early learning service.
A work history that demonstrates recording observations, writing learning stories and supporting the planning of a successful curriculum using the Early Years Learning Framework.
Understand the National Quality Framework and EYLF
Strong understanding of Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting
Have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and community members
Experience working with children with developmental delays and disabilities desirable but not essential
You’ll be adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.


What we offer you



Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free plus regional benefits plus parking)
A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members



Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting
What to expectPlease know that employment with Uniting requires:


A National Police Check
Valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Check
GECKKO National Child Protection Training Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Working Rights Check

How to apply If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit.
About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes 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 is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
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.