Service Leader OSHC - Bendigo

• Lead a brand-new OSHC service in Bendigo
• Permanent part-time role, 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• $38.25 ph + super + salary packaging benefits

Your new role

We're seeking an experienced and passionate Service Leader to establish and lead our new Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service in Bendigo. Working 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 2pm to 6pm, you'll create a safe, engaging and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

As the Nominated Supervisor, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of the service while working directly with children and supporting a small team of educators. You'll build strong relationships with families, the school community and key stakeholders to ensure a high-quality program that reflects children's interests and developmental needs.

Your impact will include:

• Leading the delivery of a high-quality OSHC program aligned to My Time Our Place.
• Creating engaging learning experiences that support children's wellbeing and development.
• Building positive partnerships with families, children and the school community.
• Supporting and mentoring educators to deliver best-practice care.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, child safety and quality standards.

About the program

This exciting opportunity will see you lead a new OSHC service located in Bendigo. The service will provide a welcoming and inclusive space where primary school-aged children can participate in play-based experiences, develop friendships and build confidence outside school hours.

At Uniting, we believe every child deserves opportunities to learn, belong and thrive. Our OSHC programs provide engaging indoor and outdoor experiences that support children's physical, social and emotional wellbeing while responding to their unique strengths and interests.

As part of Uniting's Early Learning team, you'll be joining a values-led organisation committed to making a genuine difference for children, families and communities across Victoria and Tasmania.

Benefits of working at Uniting

At Uniting, you'll enjoy:

• Working in a large values-led organisation with real community impact.
• Flexibility to balance your work and personal commitments.
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Save on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.
• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave.
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.

Your skills and experience

You're an experienced early childhood or OSHC professional who enjoys leading teams, building relationships and creating engaging environments where children feel safe, supported and valued.

You will bring:

• ACECQA-approved qualification (or willingness to obtain as required).
• Leadership experience in OSHC, early learning or a related sector.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with children and families.
• Knowledge of child safety, regulatory and quality requirements.
• Current Working With Children Check and relevant First Aid certifications.

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest, and we’ll get in touch shortly. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, apply soon. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early.

For any questions, reach out to Barb Hall Duggan at barb.hallduggan@vt.uniting.org or call 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.