• Help shape & deliver learning experiences for children in our new OSHC program.
• Part-time afterschool program, 18 hrs/week with dedicated non-contact time.
• Starting at $32 per hour (negotiable) + access to salary packaging benefits.

Your new role

Join us as the Lead Educator for our new OSHC program at Bundarra Primary School in Portland. Whether you’re a seasoned educator seeking a flexible schedule, a skilled manager ready for a fresh challenge, or a student looking for part-time hours, we’re here to support you!

In this role, you will drive quality, sustainability, and service delivery. You will support your team in facilitating a program consistent with the National Quality Standards and reflecting the National Quality Framework: My Time, Our Place.

This is a great opportunity to provide high-quality early childhood education and care and build meaningful connections with children, families, and our wider community, all while creating a warm and inclusive learning environment.

Benefits of working at Uniting

The position is part-time working afternoons, Monday to Friday (18 hours per week) and includes non-contact time.

In addition to an hourly rate starting at $32 per hour (negotiable) and superannuation, you can access the following:

• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Save on dining out with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Receive a 60% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.
• Enjoy a 25% discount at Uniting op shops.

Your skills and experience

You have an enthusiastic, engaging approach to childcare, with the ability to form positive relationships with children and team members, and ideally, you’ll have experience gained in Early Childhood or engaging with children in some capacity.

You can lead a team to plan and implement a fun, safe and engaging program that adheres to our laws, regulations and learning frameworks.

You have a current or willingness to obtain first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma certificates and a Working with Children check.

There are many different educational pathways to be qualified for this position. Whether it’s a Bachelor of Arts, Science, or a Diploma of Community Services, these are just some of the qualifications equivalent to a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (check your qualification here).

View the position description here.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now to submit your interest, and we’ll contact you shortly. We’re keen to engage with someone and will review applications as they come through.

For more information regarding this role, please contact Kate Wiseman, Operations and Development Manager, at [email protected] using the subject line: Service Leader - Outside School Hours Care - Portland enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0488 237 275 during business hours.

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.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTIQA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.