• Leading AOD Community Services Organisation
• Work within a culture committed to supporting a dedicated values-led workforce
• Work in a unique play-based learning environment for children
• $65,594 to $70,332 pro-rata (negotiable), plus super, 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging benefits

Odyssey House Victoria is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey House we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. Odyssey House is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs (AOD) use problems. The Therapeutic Community (TC) is a long-term residential program. The TC is a 143-bed treatment facility that works with clients to establish healthier relationships, promote personal change, and support them in their recovery journey.

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About the TC Children’s Centre

The Children’s Centre provides an on-site support service for families/parents who are engaged in rehabilitation at the TC, open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. The Children’s Centre is pivotal in catering to the social, emotional, and developmental needs of children who reside at the TC throughout the duration of their parents’ treatment programs. A vibrant and unique play-based learning environment for children aged 0-5 years is provided as well as after school and school holiday programs for children aged 6-11 years.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a passionate Child Care Educator who wants to create a secure, and nurturing environment for children and promote and maximise opportunities for them to develop to their full potential. Are you willing to work together to make a difference to someone’s life?

What we can give YOU!

We are committed to creating an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best. We believe in giving people real flexibility in their work. Our Workplace Flexibility policy enables our staff to be great at work, and great at home too! OHV employees have access to generous employee benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum
• Flexible work arrangements including 48/52 purchased leave
• A vast array of training and professional development opportunities
• A progressive workplace culture committed to making your workplace experience an engaging and rewarding one

The position

The position is offered as a part time, maximum term contract to 30 June 2023, with possibility of extension if funding allows. The role is based at the Therapeutic Community in Lower Plenty. The key purpose of the position is to foster a secure and nurturing environment for children, promoting and maximising opportunities for them to develop to their full potential.

A day in the life of this position includes: providing childcare services, developing, and evaluating daily care routines to meet the social, emotional, and developmental needs of individual children, recording observations, and assisting parents in responding to their children’s behaviour.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have excellent attention to detail
• Possess well-developed planning and organisational skills
• Be approachable and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Be a team player who is supportive of your colleagues
• Be driven by your moral values, which will be aligned to those of Odyssey House

HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application click Apply Now.

The full position description can be found below.

Please remember to address your application to Chris Cavanagh, Clinical Team Leader, and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Chris Cavanagh on 03 9430 1820, or at [email protected] using the subject line: Child Care Educator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Our commitment to diversity

At OHV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Safety screening

OHV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OHV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.

Mandatory COVID vaccinations

Due to recent Victorian Government mandatory vaccination requirements for the health industry, all Odyssey House Victoria staff effective 15 October 2021 are required to hold full vaccination status. Evidence of full vaccination status will be requested during the onboarding process.

All Odyssey House Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.