About Uniting

Uniting is a not-for-profit organisation combining a number of UnitingCare service areas which support disadvantaged and vulnerable children, young people and families across New South Wales.

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We welcome all people regardless of their lifestyle, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity.

About the Role

This is a role within the Early Intervention Team as part of the Start Strong Pathways Program and is responsible for facilitating supported playgroups in the South West Sydney Region.

This role is focused on supporting parents in their role and providing appropriate early childhood activities, advice on their child’s development and programming for transition to Early Learning Pathways.

The successful applicant will work 21 hours per week (3 days) on a permanent basis.

Our ideal Candidate will have:

• Tertiary Qualification in Early Childhood Education and/or Social Work.
• Worked in Early Childhood Education
• Experience facilitating and planning playgroups
• A demonstrated passion for social change and contributing to an organization of influence for the most disadvantaged

Even better:

• Experience working with parents to identify their children’s needs
• Training in any evidence based parenting group

As an organisation, Uniting celebrates our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.

Further to this we offer:

• Competitive salary packaging options
• Vibrant team culture working alongside like-minded individuals
• Chance to assist in delivering significant organisational change
• Work within an organisation that has a positive impact on our clients

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.