Job description

Posted Thursday 8 January 2026 at 7:00 am

- $33.68 - $37.35/hr + Super + Salary Packaging
- Seeking 2 part time Educators
- Working preschool hours and during school terms
- 6month contract till 18th December 2026

About the Opportunity

Uniting Preschool Murwillumbah, operates during school terms and our warm and welcoming service offers stimulating indoor and outdoor environments. Our programs designed to inspire your child’s desire to learn, embracing purposeful play and group activities that encourage their curiosity, confidence, creativity and self-expression.

This is a 6-month contract seeking two part time educators to share the role across the week.
For example, one educator will work 2 days per week, and the other 3 days per week.

What you’ll be doing in this role
As a Diploma Qualified Educator, you’ll provide quality education and care to children to help support and facilitate their learning outcomes in accordance with the National Quality Standards and learning framework!

Your care work may include:

- Contribute to the development of programs which reflect the approved learning framework.
- Developing positive and respectful relationships that support children, their families and community.
- Facilitating play-based learning environments that are responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities.
- Documenting children’s learning through observations and assessments against learning outcomes

Who we’re looking for

- Diploma in Children Services (essential), with previous experience working at a Diploma Level in an early learning service.
- A work history that demonstrates recording observations, writing learning stories and supporting the planning of a successful curriculum using the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Understand the National Quality Framework and EYLF
- Have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues,



families and community members
- You’ll be adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes 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 is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

What we offer you

- A range of shifts to suit your lifestyle
- A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
- Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
- Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members

What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

- A National Police Check
- Valid working with Children’s Check
- First Aid Certificate
- Working Rights Check

How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Job details

Job family

Educators & Teachers

Job function

Team Member

Pay type

Salary

Education level

Certification

Job start date

Thursday 8 January 2026

Hiring min rate

33 AUD

Hiring max rate

37.35 AUD

📌 Advanced Educator Qualified (Murwillumbah)
🏢 Uniting Nsw.Act
📍 Murwillumbah