Windermere Child & Family Services – Pakenham VICWe are an independent community service organisation working across the Southeast of Victoria to help those who need it most.
Our unique range of services include; Communities for Children, Family Health & Wellbeing, Childhood Development, Education & Support, Early Intervention Therapy Services, NDIS Support Coordination and Plan Management, Homelessness Support, Counselling Services, assistance to support victims of trauma, assault and violent crimes and Recovery Support Services.We are recruiting an OSHC Coordinator / Area Manager, to cover our valued team member during their parental leave This is a Part-Time role (34 hours per week) contracted until 10 September ****.Who are we are looking for?
We are seeking a committed and motivated early childhood professional to join our Out of Hours Care (OSHC) program to lead and support our services in the South East/Gippsland.
You will work flexibly between our office in Pakenham, onsite at schools and from home as agreed.This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a team ofhigh performers in a supportive organisation like no other.Are you a natural leader eager to embark on a fulfilling role?
Are you passionate about inclusion and high quality OSHC services?
If yes, then come lead our team of high performing Educators!
At Windermere you will use your current expertise to elevate your career in children's services, where you can use innovation and creativity to contribute to a positive OSHC operations for children.
Our commitment to providing the best possible environment for children extends beyond our leisure-based program.
We take pride in fostering an inclusive team community that values each team members contribution!
Furthermore, you will:Lead compliance practices throughout the servicesEnsure staff are feeling supported through the management of rosters and mentoringMaintain relationships with school communities and familiesThis is a fixed term, part-time role at $40 per hour plus broken shift allowance + Super + Salary Packaging**AsWindermere is a not-for-profit organisation,



employeesare abletoclaim everyday living expenses up to $15,900 against their annual Pre-Tax Salary.Use the salary packaging calculator available here -Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay- (salary-packaging-calculator)Why work for Windermere?
We are an organisation with a big heart; we care about our people and strive for continuous improvement; we are committed to a culture of individualised flexibility and support.In our May **** employee survey -84.4% of our employees would recommend Windermere as a place to work and 87.7% felt we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, view the results here -Pulse-Survey-****Staff Benefitsand EntitlementsThisis where we stand out from the crowdandWindermere offers a wide range of unique benefitssuch as:Adaptable Ways of Working – a combination of office, on site at schoolsandhomeAbove Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loadingGifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)Annual Wellbeing Leave Day - no reasonneeded,it'sjust for you!
Confidential health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance ProgramAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Ceremonial LeaveCultural and Ceremonial Leave (fornon-Indigenousemployees)Public Holiday Substitution - e.g.workAustralia Day or Good Friday and take leave on another day.Employee Referral Program - $500 per referralFlexible Leave Scheme ******, *****)-Purchase 1-2 weeksadditionalleaveSalary packaging (up to $15,900 per year +additional$2,650 meals and entertainment)Structured performance and 1-on-1 development check-insSecondment and career growth opportunitiesStaff discount program for everyday items e.g. groceries, movie tickets, health insurance and moreReward & Recognition Program - become a Windermere All Star!




End of Year Awards Celebration - different theme each yearOpportunities for professional developmentHigh quality IT equipmentand access to fleet carsKey Selection CriteriaACECQA approved qualification (Minimum Diploma of Early Childhood and above) for Educators working with over preschool aged children;Please see ACECQA website as this list includes qualifications such as teaching, Social Science, Physical Education, Youth Studies and moreCurrent Victorian Working with Children's Check, HLTAID012First Aid, including CPR and anaphylaxis and asthma management certificatePrevious experience working in Leadership and/or mentoring role in an OSHC or Early Childhood settingDemonstrated experience in working within the National Quality Framework and implementing processes that support service compliance with the National Law and RegulationsExtensive administrative and/or marketing experience and the ability to develop newsletters and or communications ability and understanding of developing positive relationships with children and familiesStrong relationship management skillsWillingness to work effectively as part of a teamWillingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible.Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks - including Police Check, Pre-Employment Medical and Working with Children's checkRight to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Visa holder with full working rightsWindermere 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.
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📌 Oshc Coordinator / Area Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Windermere Child & Family Services
📍 Victoria