• Leading community services organisation
• Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
• Full-time, maximum-term role based in Collingwood

About the opportunity

The Assistant Coordinator & Pedagogical Lead will be responsible for providing an environment which reflects a safe, inclusive, responsive and support program where the interests and needs of the child are the foundation for the creation of the educational programs.

The successful incumbent for this role will also provide effective leadership to a team of dedicated childcare professionals, and have a commitment to participating in ongoing reflective practice and continuous improvement.

View the full position description here.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A minimum of a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent as approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Authority – ACECQA)
• A current employee Working with Children Check
• First aid training as prescribed in the Education and Care Services National Regulations, including first aid, anaphylaxis management and emergency asthma management.
• Extensive experience in a childcare and / or other early childhood service providing high quality care and education services for children.
• Demonstrated prior experience in a leadership role in an early childhood education and care setting.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below.

• Cover letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
• Current resume (no more than 3 pages).

Get in touch

For more information regarding this position, please contact Antoinette Stelitano during business hours on 0409 934 795, or via [email protected] using the subject line: Assistant Coordinator & Pedagogical Leader enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

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. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.