Job description
As the Service Coordinator for our newly established Outside School Hours Care program at St Lukes Primary, you will oversee a small team of Educators to deliver After School and Vacation Care programs that support the wider community and provide high quality education and care to children.
Operating the program from a dedicated space, you will initially work Monday to Friday from 2.30pm – 6.00pm + 3 hours per week additional planning / leadership time as you lead both the operational requirements and time spent. As you grow the service through your community engagement, your hours and team will grow to accommodate the need.
Working to one of the National or Victorian early learning frameworks, you will:
- Develop an educational program that meets the interests and abilities of each child
- Drive enrolments and build the program to include other services that meet community needs
- Create a quality and diverse educational program that sees every child actively participate
What’s on offer
Mentoring and professional development (formal and on-the-job) to build or uplift your capability and skills to lead a program.
An expanding service delivery footprint in the Shepparton region and access a Senior Leader who lives locally and can provide support.
Join an organisation that uses its connections, size, scale, and knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.
In addition to receiving a salary commencing at $32.25 / hour and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits. There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
About you
You enjoy working autonomously while being part of, and supported by, a collaborative and forward-thinking team. You can develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, with empathy and support at the forefront of your work.
You’ll also bring with you:
- Approved Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority qualification – please check the linked Position Description for your qualification
- Experience gained in Early Childhood
- Strong organisation and planning skills, including high attention to detail
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your interest, and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through, as we’re keen to engage with someone.
If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Jonathon Mitchell – Senior Manager, Early Learning Growth & Development on 0429 003 123.
A position description is attached.
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.
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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.