Windermere Child & Family Services – Drouin VIC
3 days ago, from Windermere Child and Family Services
Multiple Casual roles available across our schools in Bayles, Drouin South, Koo Wee Rup and Lang Lang, with the potential to move to permanent part-time.
Are you working towards a qualification, or currently qualified in:
* Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education & Care
* Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support
* Certificate 4 in Community Services
* Certificate 4 in Disability
* Certificate 4 in Youth Work
* Certificate 4 or Diploma in Education Support
* Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
* Bachelor of Education
If you are enthusiastic and passionate about providing exciting and engaging activities for school-aged children, join our dynamic team as an OSHC Assistant Educator in our exciting leisure-based school programs!
Elevate your career in children’s services with Windermere, where you can use innovation and creativity to contribute to a positive program for children. Our commitment to providing the best possible atmosphere for children extends beyond our leisure-based program. We take pride in fostering an inclusive team community that values each team member's contribution!
Abundant professional development opportunities, arming you with the experience you need to progress in your chosen field.
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.
Staff Benefits - Windermere offers staff a wide range of unique benefits beyond the salary:
* Supportive team: Collaborative and friendly workplace with allocated budgets for team building activities
* Flexible work schedule: Work around your commitments allowing you to balance your work, life, and study effectively
* Development: Gain valuable experience in a diverse and dynamic leisure-based environment across multiple schools
* Community Impact: Make a meaningful difference by contributing to positive experiences for children in a supportive leisure-based school environment.
* Not-for-profit benefits and perks; salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment) and staff discount program for everyday items
Due to Windermere being a not-for-profit organisation, a Salary Packaging benefit of up to $15,900 is available to our employees.
Casual Assistant Educator breakdown:
* $31.786 base rate. (Level 3.4 CS)
* $1.49 First Aid on each hour worked
* $19 for each broken shift worked
We are seeking dedicated Assistant Educators to join our Out of Hours Care (OSHC) program for our services in the Southeast. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable work experience and to bring your infectious energy in developing and delivering unique, inclusive, and fun-filled play-based programs to school-age children. Furthermore, you will:
* Assist in planning, preparing, and delivering innovative play-based learning activities
* Develop professional working relationships with families and school leaders in the school communities
* Maintain excellent health, safety, and wellbeing of children
To be considered for this role, you will:
* Be qualified or working towards one of the following qualifications:
o Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education & Care
o Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support
o Certificate 4 in Community Services
o Certificate 4 in Disability
o Certificate 4 in Youth Work
o Certificate 4 or Diploma in Education Support
o Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
o Bachelor of Education
* Have the relevant First Aid Certificate (HLTAID004)
* Hold a valid Working with Children’s Check
* Demonstrated ability in working within the National Quality Framework
* Current Victorian Working with Children’s Check and Victorian Drivers’ Licence
* Level 2 First Aid, including CPR and anaphylaxis and asthma management training or willingness to undertake
* 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 relevant pre-employment screening and checks.
* Right to Work in Australia e.g., Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Visa holder with full working rights
If this job excites you, then click the “Apply” button to view the detailed 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.
Windermere is committed to equity & equality for consumers and employees, building diverse and inclusive services and work environments, where all people from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe, and celebrated.
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