• Educators, choose when you work and grow your skills and experience
• Work available in our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) programs in Chiltern
• $29.52ph + 25 % casual loading + access to salary packaging benefits

Your new role

Whether you are an experienced Early Childhood Educator seeking flexibility with your hours or just getting started – we can support you and provide on-the-job training from our nominated supervisor and the team.

As a casual educator at our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program, you will be part of a growing team of educators who deliver after-school programs that provide high-quality education and care to school-aged children and support the wider community. You will provide nurturing care, ensure a safe and welcoming environment and create recreational and education experiences that are inclusive for all to enjoy.

You will build positive relationships with your team and work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for our children and families. Our educators feel excited to come to work, knowing the difference they make to a child’s development.

What’s on offer

Choose when you work and grow your skills and experience as an educator with our Uniting Early Learning team.

In addition to receiving $29.52ph + super + 25% casual loading you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible work that lets you choose shifts that suit your lifestyle and availability.
• Casual loading of 25% in addition to your base hourly rate.
• 10% discount for eligible employees on out-of-pocket childcare fees at Uniting learning services
• A 30% discount on Office 365 subscriptions, and a 25% discount at our Uniting Op Shops.
• Access to development and training opportunities to build your skills and experience.
• Working in a values-led organisation with real community impact.
• Being part of team creating safe, nurturing and playful environments for children.
• Access to salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.

About you

You have an enthusiastic, engaging approach to childcare, with the ability to form positive relationships with children and team members. and ideally, you’ll have experience gained in Early Childhood or engaging with children in some capacity.

You demonstrate the ability to work with your OSHC Service Leader and team to plan and implement a fun, safe and engaging program that adheres to our laws, regulations and learning frameworks.

You have a current or willingness to obtain first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma certificates and a Working with Children check.

You’ll bring with you:

• Current National Child Safety Training and any applicable state-based Child Safety Training (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).

There are many different educational pathways to be qualified for this position. Whether it’s a Bachelor of Arts, Science, or a Diploma of Community Services, these are just some of the qualifications equivalent to a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (check your qualification here).

View the full position description here

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.

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.

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