Join our Early Learning Team.

• Establish & lead our OSHC program & team at Portland Primary Schools
• Part-time, working 20 hours per week, including dedicated non-contact time
• Access up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits & increase take-home pay

About the role

As our Service Leader and nominated Supervisor, you will lead our operations and help grow our OSHC service and team so that we can deliver high-quality early childhood education and care to children.

You will also be well-supported in your role. You will have access to our dedicated Educational Leaders, who will help you plan and implement quality play-based educational and leisure programs.

About the program

Our after-school programs provide learning and leisure activities for local children, taking the pressure off busy families who need additional school-based care.

Located at Portland North & Bundarra Primary Schools, our rural service will give children more time with their peers when school finishes. It will provide experiences to help children connect with the outdoors and nurture an understanding and love for the environment.

What’s on offer

It’s a permanent part-time role with dedicated non-contact time to complete your management tasks. Working 20 hours per week, shifts typically start at 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

In addition to base salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used on rent, mortgage repayments, or living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

About you

You will have experience shaping high-quality services that deliver learning and leisure experiences for children and promote the well-being and support of children and families who use them.

You will also have:

• A strong understanding of OSHC operational requirements, including demonstrating applied knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of child development and quality care practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of My Time, Our Place that is reflected and articulated in programming and reflection on outcomes.
• An approved Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority qualification (see list of approved qualifications).
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Certificates- or willingness to obtain them.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check / Working with Vulnerable Persons Check

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest, and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll review applications as they come through and schedule interviews, as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you’d like to know more, contact Emma Lane, Program Manager, at emma.lane@vt.uniting.org or 0409 638 775 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.

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.