Great work-life hours, 4 afternoons (Mon-Thurs) + paid planning time
Create a safe & engaging program for children in the Rushworth community
$*****ph + super + salary packaging to increase take home pay
Your new role
Our OSHC service at St Mary's Catholic Primary School is recent with a dedicated space and strong connection to the local school. We're looking for a Service Leader to continue building the program leading a small service in a supportive, community-focused setting.
You'll coordinate the day-to-day program, planning engaging activities, supporting children's wellbeing, building relationships with families and the school, and guiding a small team of educators.
If you have a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and either looking to reduce your working hours while staying in a rewarding profession or studying, we have opportunities for you!
Join a community that values flexibility, collaboration and professional growth, dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences for children every day.
Working Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 2:30pm to 6:00pm
Plus, allocated non-contact time for administration tasks (3 hours a fortnight)
Ideal for educators seeking part-time hours that fit around study, family or other commitments.
As a Diploma Lead Educator at our
St Mary's Uniting After School Care
program, you'll be an significant part of a team providing high-quality early childhood education and care. You'll:
Build strong, positive relationships with children
Support children's learning, development and wellbeing
Partner with families and the local community
Help deliver engaging educational programs based on approved learning frameworks
Support continuous improvement across the service.
Our programs are guided by Australia's approved learning frameworks:
Belonging,



Being & Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
My Time, Our Place: Framework for School Age Care.
These frameworks support us in creating engaging environments where every child feels valued, confident and empowered to learn and grow.
Benefits of working at Uniting
The position is permanent part-time role based in Rushworth.
In addition to a base hourly rate of
$*****ph + super
, you'll also receive
17.5% leave loading
and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing
up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits
, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.
You'll enjoy a range of benefits that support you:
Receive a
60% discount
on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.
Enjoy a
25% discount
at a Uniting Op Shop
Increase your annual leave entitlementsthrough our purchase leave program.
Opt in or out of public holidays andbe respected for your unique background.
Purpose-driven work that truly makes a difference
Supportive organisation with strong values and clear policies
Opportunity to lead, grow and influence quality early learning outcomes
Be part of a service that celebrates children, families and educators.
Your skills and experience
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent as approved by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority).




Experience working with school-aged children (OSHC, childcare, education or recreation)
Confidence coordinating programs and supporting other educators
First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training (or willingness to obtain)
Current Employee Working with Children Check
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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.
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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.
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📌 Lead Educator Oshc (Afternoons) Rushworth (Victoria)
🏢 Uniting
📍 Victoria