Join our Early Learning Team.

• Great work-life hours, 4 afternoons (Mon-Thurs) + paid planning time
• Create a safe & engaging program for children in the Rushworth community
• $34.78 ph. (neg.) + super + salary packaging to increase take home pay

Your new role

Help shape a welcoming after-school program for children and families in the Rushworth community.

Our OSHC service at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is new with a dedicated space and strong connection to the local school. We’re looking for a Lead Educator to continue building the program.

This role is ideal for a Diploma-qualified educator, or a Certificate III educator ready to step up while studying, who enjoys leading a small service in a supportive, community-focused setting.

You’ll coordinate the day-to-day program, planning engaging activities, supporting children’s wellbeing, building relationships with families and the school, and guiding a small team of educators.

You’ll also ensure the program aligns with My Time, Our Place and the National Quality Standards.

Benefits of working at Uniting

The position is permanent part time role based in Rushworth. If you are travelling from a nearby town, talk to us about how we might support you.

In addition to a base hourly rate of $34.78 per hour (negotiable depending on skills and experience) + super, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that support you:

• Access to 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.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background. 

Your skills and experience

You will have:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent (check your quals here) or Certificate III with willingness to study Diploma
• Experience working with school-aged children (OSHC, childcare, education or recreation)
• Confidence coordinating programs and supporting other educators
• First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Employee Working with Children Check

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY today, we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early.

For a confidential chat about the role, contact Barb Hall Duggan – OSHC Director VIC on 0437 897 192 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.