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:

• Working in a values-led organisation with real community impact in Tallangatta.
• Being part of team creating safe, nurturing and playful environments for children.
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Save on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.
• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• 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

We create real change in people’s lives by working in partnership with people, communities, governments and other agencies to reduce the impact of poverty, trauma and disadvantage.

We provide compassionate care for people facing tough times and personal challenges. We support children and young people to break the cycle of disadvantage. We help families keep safe, together and thriving.

For over 100 years we’ve been fighting inequality, opposing discrimination, and responding to the needs in our communities across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

We are an inclusive, values-led organisation and proudly welcome people of all identities, backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with lived and living experience relevant to our work.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices. You are welcome to share your pronouns and let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. We are here to support you.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. We embed child safety in everything we do. Employment with Uniting is subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.