Join our Early Learning Team.

• Lead the establishment of a brand-new OSHC service for Tallangatta families
• Build the program, culture and community connections from the ground up
• Permanent part-time role with salary packaging and strong organisational support

Your new role

Help bring a new service to life for local children and families.

As Service Leader, you'll play a key role in launching and growing the service.

You'll work closely with local families, the school community and Uniting's support team to establish a program where children feel safe, connected and excited to attend.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead the establishment of a new OSHC service
• Build strong relationships within the local community
• Help onboard, support and lead a team of educators
• Shape the culture and day-to-day experience of the service
• Create engaging programs that reflect the interests and needs of local children
• Grow participation and build a valued community service

This is a role where your ideas, leadership and local connections can make a lasting difference.

Benefits of working at Uniting

At Uniting, you’ll enjoy:

• 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.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).

Your skills and experience

You’ll bring with you:

• A Diploma in Children's Services (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
• Experience working in Early Childhood Education and Care or OSHC
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Law and Regulations
• A passion for creating positive outcomes for children and families

You'll also hold, or be willing to obtain:

• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications
• Employee Working with Children Check

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest, and we’ll get in touch shortly. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, apply soon. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early.

For more information regarding this role, please contact Barb Hall-Duggan, OSHC Director Victoria, at barb.hallduggan@vt.uniting.org or 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.