Successful applications for our permanent part time Lead Educator role received by 31 March 2026 will receive a $500 sign on bonus upon 6 months of employment. Are you a qualified OSHC Leader Educator (Site Coordinator), 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? Do you have a passion for providing exciting and engaging activities for primary school aged children and are you familiar with the My Time Our Place: Framework for School Age Care in Australia, then look no further and join our dynamic team! Our OSHC Team is truly dedicated to empowering young children. 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. We are seeking superstar educators at Koo Wee Rup and Lang Lang to provide quality before and after school care from Monday to Friday @ $34.78 per hour super salary tax packaging allowances . Additional hours provided for professional development, training, team meetings and more. Split Shift Allowance of $20.42 per shift is also payable. Locations available: Lang Lang Our Lang Lang service is based out of Lang Lang Primary School. 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. School Holiday Program – Koo Wee Rup only In addition to our school term program, we also run an exciting and fun filled OSHC School Holiday Program from our Koo Wee Rup location during the Victorian public school holidays. Running for 2 weeks each term break and 3 weeks every January. The Program runs every 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 Job Description We’re all about putting the right people in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for: Previous experience in the Early Childhood Education and Care Sector, preferably working in Before and After School Care, Vacation Care, School Campus, School-aged children’s recreation program or similar Clear Communicator 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 Why work at Windermere? We are committed to outcome-focused care for children, families and individuals and to making a positive difference in the community. As well as tailored support services for individuals and families, Windermere provides a varied scope of services to support disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Windermere offers a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing. Staff Benefits Windermere offers staff a wide range of unique benefits beyond the salary. Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading Annual Wellbeing Leave Day - no reason needed, it's just for you! 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) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Ceremonial Leave Cultural and Ceremonial Leave (for non-Indigenous employees) 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 care about staff and strive for continuous growth, which is why we regularly ask our staff and consumers about what we can do better. In our staff survey from May 2024, 90% of respondents said they were "proud to work at Windermere" and 89.7% feel "we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion". As Windermere is a not-for-profit organisation, employees are able to claim everyday living expenses up to $15,900 against their annual Pre-Tax Salary. Read more about salary packaging here https://accesspay.com.au/salary-packaging/what-is-salary-packaging Example Lead Educator salary with salary packaging (does not include allowances or super) At the award rate of $34.78 per hour and 32 hours per week the fortnightly take home salary without Salary Packaging would be $1,628 however with Salary Packaging this increases to $1,755 per fortnight. Visit the link below to check if your qualification is approved (click Apply Now to activate the link), or contact us to find out more: Check your qualification is NQF approved | ACECQA Desired Skills and Experience Key Selection Criteria: 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 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 cardiopulmonary resuscitation" (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 practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible. Willingness to undertake pre-employment screening - Working with Children, Police check and medical assessment. Current Victorian Drivers’ Licence. Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know Click the “Apply” button to view the detailed OSHC Lead Educator Position Description and submit your application. Please also ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria in your application letter. 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 1349 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 workspaces, 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. We are proud of our Rainbow Tick accreditation and our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan which has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. Don't meet the key selection criteria but interested in future roles? Visit our website to sign up to our mailing list and stay up to date with our current vacancies.
