AddressAbout the opportunity
Access To Early Learning (AEL) is an early intervention and prevention program, which aims to support the sustained participation of vulnerable 3-year-old children in early childhood education. The program also works to strengthen home learning environments and build the capacity of the service system to support vulnerable families.
As the Access To Early Learning Coordinator, you will support families to enhance their child’s development through learning experiences within the family home and address any barriers to accessing early childhood education and care services. The role will work collaboratively with educators and other community stakeholders to promote systemic change that supports access for vulnerable children and families in early childhood services.
What’s on offer
Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.
In addition to receiving a salary equivalent to SCHADS Level 6 and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.
Receive 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
About you
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a relevant tertiary qualification in social work, early childhood, psychology or a related discipline.
You will also have:
- Demonstrated experience within the Early Childhood and/or Child Youth and Family Welfare sectors
- Sound understanding of early childhood development and family/parenting issues
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and frameworks including the Best Interests Framework and trauma informed practice
- Demonstrated experience in leading, developing and managing projects/program initiatives
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other services and professionals
How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we’re keen to engage with someone.
If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Bianca Rossetti – Team Leader Newpin & Early Learning on 0402 894 ***.
Click here to view the position description.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
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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.
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.
