• Casual role based in Bridgewater
• SCHADS Level 4 + 25% casual loading + Super
• Develop, plan and facilitate school holiday programs for Aboriginal children

About the opportunity

This casual role, funded by Communities for Children, supports the promotion of the overall wellbeing of Aboriginal children in the Brighton area by providing school holiday activities to assist in building stronger relationships, and improved health and wellbeing. The role will include the development, planning, and facilitation of school holiday programs for Aboriginal children in kutalayna (Bridgewater).

View the position description here

What’s on offer

In addition to receiving a salary commencing at $43.08 + super + 25% casual loading, you’ll also be able to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.

Receive a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have TAFE or other accredited tertiary qualification in Children’s Services, School Based Education Support or other related children’s and community services disciplines.

You will also bring:

• Demonstrated experience working with children in group, activity-based settings.
• Demonstrated experience in the development, planning and implementation of programs for children aged 5 to 12 years.
• A commitment to courage; to take the initiative in the development of innovative programs that serve the experiential and cultural needs of Aboriginal children and align with the goals of community and other stakeholders.
• A commitment to a child-centred approach to service delivery.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' 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 have questions about the opportunity, please contact Lou Mart, Team Leader via email – [email protected] using the subject line: Aboriginal School Holiday Program Facilitator - Bridgewater enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.