About the role:

This is a casual position – availability required on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 8:30am to 1:30pm. Located in Port Macquarie NSW. Starting base hourly rate $37.91 plus casual loading.  

About Uniting:

When your part of Uniting NSW.ACT, your 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.

About the opportunity:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Uniting is seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Facilitator to join our team in Port Macquarie, NSW. This is a casual position, and we need someone with availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am to 1:30pm.

As an Early Childhood Facilitator, you’ll have the rewarding opportunity to support families and children attending Uniting’s Supported Playgroups. You will play a crucial role in enhancing children’s wellbeing, fostering their growth, and building culturally supportive environments, particularly for the local Aboriginal community.

What You’ll Do:

• Create engaging playgroup programs: Work closely with the Lead Facilitator, parents, and volunteers to deliver fun, educational, and culturally relevant activities.
• Support families: Provide information, support, advocacy, and referrals to families in need, ensuring they feel heard and valued.
• Deliver evidence-based programs: Implement programs like Small Talk to support childhood development and strengthen parenting skills.
• Keep things running smoothly: Maintain accurate records, ensure the safety of resources, and contribute to an open, productive team environment.
• Get involved: Participate in community activities and early childhood committees, fostering strong connections in the community.

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with children with special needs and implementing behaviour management strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to create stimulating and educational play environments for children aged birth to five years.
• Understanding of strengths-based and trauma-informed practices.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, crisis handling, and communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to work flexible hours as needed.
• Current First Aid Certificate – Desirable
• Qualification in Early Childhood
• Current NSW WWCC

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 $37.91 plus casual loading
• Career development opportunities
• Amazing workplace culture 
• Purpose driven career: Be part of an organisation that’s truly making a difference in the lives of families.
• Enjoy training, mentoring, and the chance to develop new skills.

Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected], using the subject line: Early Childhood Facilitator - Port Macquarie enquiry via EthicalJobs, or 0422424225. 

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.