Out Of School Hours Educator

Out Of School Hours Educator (Lead And Assistant) – Windermere Child & Family Services, Pakenham, VIC

Dedicated to empowering young children, providing engaging experiences and supporting children, families and the school community. Are you a qualified OSHC Leader or Educator, eager to join our supportive and welcoming team? Perhaps you're studying and looking for flexible hours. Maybe you are a carer and looking for part time hours close to home? If you have a passion for providing exciting and engaging activities for primary school aged children, join our dynamic team

Our OSHC team is seeking superstar Educators in permanent part-time and casual capacities to provide quality before and after school care from Monday to Friday. Additional hours are provided for professional development, training, team meetings and more. Split Shift Allowance is also payable. You'll help to coordinate and/or deliver a variety of leisure-based programs for children aged 5 to 12 years – from arts and crafts to sport games and excursions.

Bayles — Our Bayles service is based out of Bayles Regional Primary School, along Ballarto Road. Hours of operation are 6:15am-8:45am, and 3:15pm-6:30pm.

Lang Lang — Our Lang Lang service is based out of Lang Lang Primary School, along Westernport Road. Hours of operation are 6:15am-8:45am, and 3:15pm-6:30pm.

Drouin South — Our Drouin South service is based out of Drouin South Primary School, along Westernport Road. Hours of operation are 6:15am-8:45am, and 3:15pm-6:30pm.

Koo Wee Rup — Our Koo Wee Rup service is based out of St John the Baptist Primary School, along Station Street. Hours of operation are 6:15am-8:45am, and 2:55pm-6:30pm.

In addition to our school term program, we also run an exciting OSHC School Holiday Program from our Koo Wee Rup location during the Victorian public school holidays. The Program runs for 2 weeks each term break and 3 weeks every January, running Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm, offering extended hours and a great opportunity for staff to pick up additional work during these busy holiday periods.

Open to all staff in the OSHC program.

• Previous experience working in Before and After School Care, Vacation Care, School Camps, or a school-aged children's recreation program
• Energetic, enthusiastic team player
• Police and Working With Children Check
• Medical Check (Booked upon recruitment)
• Approved First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificate
• Child Protection Mandatory Reporting Certificate
• Do Food Safely Certificate

We are committed to outcome-focused care for children, families and individuals and to making a positive difference in the community. Windermere offers a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing, with tailored support services for individuals and families and a broad scope of services to support disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

Staff Benefits

• Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)
• Confidential health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program - $500 per referral
• Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52, 51/52)
• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment)
• Structured performance and 1-on-1 development check-ins
• Secondment and career growth opportunities
• Staff discounts for everyday items e.g. groceries, movie tickets, health insurance and more
• Opportunities for professional development
• Study Leave provisions (conditions apply)
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, in addition to Government Funded Parental Leave Pay (PLP)
• Complimentary uniform items
• Access to high quality IT equipment

Windermere cares about staff and regularly asks for feedback. Our May 2024 staff survey showed 90% of respondents were proud to work at Windermere and 89.7% felt we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Assistant Educator salary breakdown: From CS Level 1.1 hourly rate - $24.94 per hour + super; To CS Level 3.4 hourly rate - $31.69 per hour + super. Plus $1.49 First Aid Allowance on each hour worked (below level 3) and $20.41 Broken Shift Allowance (per shift) for each broken shift worked.

Lead Educator salary breakdown: From CS Level 4.1 hourly rate - $33.15 per hour + super; To CS Level 4.3 hourly rate - $34.16 per hour + super.

Casual loading of 25% applies to casual appointments.

• Lead Educator Minimum: Diploma level ACECQA approved qualification for Educators working with over preschool children, or working towards and currently hold an approved Certificate 3 Level qualification
• Assistant Educators Minimum: Enrolment in or ACECQA approved qualification for Educators working with over preschool children
• Current Victorian Working with Children's Check and Victorian Drivers' Licence
• Current certificate in HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education & care setting (First Aid and Asthma & Anaphylaxis Management) or willingness to undertake before start
• Current certificate in HLTAID009 Provide CPR or willingness to undertake before start
• Understanding of the needs and development of school age children
• Previous experience and/or Food Safety Handling certificate would be an advantage
• Demonstrated experience in working within the National Quality Framework
• Demonstrated ability and understanding of developing positive relationships with children and families
• Willingness to promote and support inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible practices
• Willingness to undertake pre-employment screening - Working with Children, Police check and medical assessment
• Right to Work in Australia (Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Ready to Apply? If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist via phone +613 8794 1311 or email opportunities@windermere.org.au

Windermere is committed to creating equitable environments for consumers and employees. We do this by building diverse and inclusive services and work spaces, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels.