Preschool Field Officer

About the opportunity

Uniting Early Learning Services have a range of programs that support children’s development and well-being, with a focus on vulnerable children. The Preschool Field Officer (PSFO) program provides support to kindergartens to assist them to include children with severe disabilities and additional needs in their programs respectively.

This newly created part-time position in Sale is ongoing. This two-day-per-week position for 30.4 hours per fortnight is required to provide responsive and inclusive support to the Department of Education and Training (DET) funded kindergarten programs. The role will also provide supports, resources, and information to early childhood professionals, particularly where it relates to the successful inclusion of children with additional needs.

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What’s on offer

Mentoring and professional development (formal and on-the-job) to build or uplift your capability and skills to lead a program.

An expanding service delivery footprint in the region and access to Leaders who can provide support.

Join an organisation that uses its connections, size, scale, and knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.

In addition to receiving a salary commencing at $60.66 / hour and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increaseyourtake-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits. There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchased leave program.

About you

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) or equivalent. Additional qualifications in Special Education would be an advantage.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable).
• Extensive knowledge and experience in implementing high-quality, inclusive early childhood education and care programs in 3- and 4-year-old funded kindergartens.
• An ability to work as part of a team and contribute to positive team culture.
• A commitment to participate in ongoing reflective practice through supervision and team discussions.
• Be open to ongoing mentoring to support the development of your practice and ability to build capacity within our early childhood community.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Sinead O’Conaill – Preschool Field Officeron 0403 947 *** during business hours, or via ***************@vt.uniting.org.

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.

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.

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.