• $37.26 - $42.17 per hour (depending on experience) + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits
• Full Time 12 month Maternity Leave Contract  with the potential for extension 
• Work for an exceeding service!

About the Opportunity

Uniting Paddington Children's Centre is seeking a passionate and experienced Diploma Qualified Educator to join our highly regarded team.

Paddington Children's Centre is recognised as a showcase service within our sector, demonstrating best practice in early childhood education, thoughtfully designed learning environments, and contemporary approaches to teaching and learning. Our service is supported by a highly qualified and long-standing team of educators who are deeply committed to providing exceptional outcomes for children and families.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team that values reflective practice, innovation and ongoing professional growth.

What you'll be doing

As a Diploma Qualified Educator, you'll play a key role in providing high-quality education and care that supports children's learning, development, and wellbeing.

Your work may include:

• Building positive and respectful relationships with children, families, and the wider community.
• Facilitating engaging, play-based learning experiences that respond to children's interests, strengths, and abilities.
• Contributing to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs in line with the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Documenting children's learning through observations, assessments, and reflective practice.
• Creating welcoming and inclusive learning environments that support children's sense of belonging and wellbeing.
• Working collaboratively with a highly skilled team committed to continuous improvement and professional excellence.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• A sound understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to child-safe practices and creating environments where children feel safe, respected, and supported.
• A passion for ongoing professional learning and reflective practice.

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 expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid working with Children’s Check
• 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. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

About Uniting Early Learning

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.