Multiple Casual roles available across our schools in Bayles, Drouin South, Koo Wee Rup and Lang Lang, with the potential to move to permanent part time.

Are you working towards a qualification, or currently qualified in:

• Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education & Care
• Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support
• Certificate 4 in Community Services
• Certificate 4 in Disability
• Certificate 4 in Youth Work
• Certificate 4 or Diploma in Education Support
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
• Bachelor of Education

Visit the link below to check if your qualification is approved, or contact us to find out more:

Check your qualification is NQF approved | ACECQA.

If you are enthusiastic and passionate about providing exciting and engaging activities for school aged children, join our dynamic team as an OSHC Assistant Educator in our exciting leisure-based school programs!

Elevate your career in children’s services with Windermere, where you can use innovation and creativity to contribute to a positive program for children. Our commitment to providing the best possible atmosphere for children extends beyond our leisure-based program. We take pride in fostering an inclusive team community that values each team members contribution!

Abundant professional development opportunities, arming you with the experience you need to progress in your chosen field. Here at Windermere, we also have other career opportunities such as Early Intervention Therapy Services and Family Day Care and much more.

Visit our website to find out more about our services!

Job Description

We are committed to outcome-focused care for children, families and individuals and to making a positive difference in the community. As well as tailored support services for individuals and families, Windermere provides a varied scope of services to support disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Windermere offers a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing.

Staff Benefits - this is where we stand out from the crowd!  Windermere offers staff a wide range of unique benefits beyond the salary.

• Supportive team: Collaborative and friendly workplace with allocated budgets for team building activities
• Flexible work schedule: work around your commitments allowing you to balance you work, life and study effectively
• Development: Gain valuable experience in a diverse and dynamic leisure-based environments across multiple schools
• Community Impact: Make meaningful difference by contributing to positive experiences for children in a supportive leisure-based school environment.  
• Not for profit benefits and perks; salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment) and staff discount program for everyday items
• Paid Parental Leave

Due to Windermere being a not-for-profit organisation a Salary Packaging benefit of up to $15,900 is available to our employees. Example - If this benefit is maximised the take-home Part-Time salary (26.25 hours per week) for this role is $1,740.04 per fortnight* and the equivalent annual salary in the marketplace without salary tax benefits is $54,549.00.  *Note - this will depend on your personal circumstances and if you are Casual or Permanent Part Time.

Casual Assistant Educator break down is:

• $31.786 base rate. (Level 3.4 CS)
• 25% casual loading on above rate. (Base rate & Casual Loading = $39.73
• $1.49 First aid on each hour worked.
• $19 for each broken shift worked.

Windermere care about staff and strive for continuous improvement, which is why we regularly ask our staff and consumers about what we can do better. In our latest staff survey 95% of respondents said they are "happy to tell their family and friends they work at Windermere" and 95% agree "staff are welcome regardless of age, cultural background, race, religion, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation".  

Now, let’s talk about this exciting opportunity!

We are seeking dedicated Assistant Educators to join our Out of Hours Care (OSHC) program for our services in the Southeast. This is an exciting opportunity to not only gain valuable work experience, but to really make the role your own by bringing your infectious energy in developing and delivering a unique, inclusive and fun-filled play-based programs to school age children.  Furthermore, you will:

• Assist in planning, preparing and delivering innovative play-based learning activities
• Develop professional working relationships with families, school leaders in the school communities community
• Maintain excellent health, safety and wellbeing of children

Currently this program focuses on providing before and after school care from Monday to Friday between 6:15am – 8:45am and 3:15pm – 6:45pm. These hours can be flexible based on service needs.

To be considered for this role, you will:

• Be qualified or working towards one of the following qualifications:
  • Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education & Care
  • Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support
  • Certificate 4 in Community Services
  • Certificate 4 in Disability
  • Certificate 4 in Youth Work
  • Certificate 4 or Diploma in Education Support
  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
  • Bachelor of Education
• Have the relevant First Aid Certificate (HLTAID004)
• Hold a valid Working with Children’s Check
• Demonstrated ability in working within the National Quality Framework

• ACECQA approved qualification for Educators working with over preschool children
• Current Victorian Working with Children’s Check and  Victorian Drivers’ Licence.
• Level 2 First Aid, including CPR and anaphylaxis and asthma management training or willingness to undertake
• Understanding of the needs and development of school age children
• Previous experience and/or Food Safety Handling certificate would be an advantage
• Demonstrated experience in working within the National Quality Framework
• Demonstrated ability and understanding of developing positive relationships with children and families
• Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible.
• Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks.
• Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Visa holder with full working rights

If this job excites you, then click the 'Apply Now' button to view t the detailed Position Description and submit your application, or to read our staff spotlight on our fabulous Lead Educator. Please also ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria in your application letter.

If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist via phone +613 8794 1311 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Assistant Educators enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Windermere is committed to equity & equality for consumers and employees, this by building diverse and inclusive services and work environments, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels.