Location Profile

Willmott Park Primary School is located in a lovely culdesac of Craigieburn.

Currently we have a total of 600 students enrolled for 2026.

Our school is committed to providing a protected, supportive and inclusive environment for all students, staff and members of our community. Our school recognises the importance of the partnership between our school and parents/carers to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing. We always foster positive relationships and communicate with each other in a respectful and open manner.

Developing confidence and resilience is a key foundation in all curriculums with the inclusion of a range of specialist subjects and extracurricular activities. As a result of catering for the whole child, students learn to build relationships, be literate, numerate and curious.

Willmott Park Primary School¿s values are Responsibility, Respect and Achievement.

We show Respect at our school by respecting ourselves, our school and everyone, whilst showing kindness.

We also understand that our choices have an impact on those around us.

We show Responsibility at our school by acknowledging and taking responsibility for our actions and choices, taking care of our school and of our community and being responsible for our learning.

We show Achievement by striving for excellence in both academics and behaviour and having a growth mindset to set and achieve our goals both inside and outside of the classroom.

Wellbeing is at the forefront of everything we do. Wellbeing for students, staff and our community. We have a highly established Care Team and Wellbeing Team. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school, catering for differences and placing a high priority on the wellbeing of all stakeholders. We are an accredited Silver Level School Wide Positive Behaviour School and are Humanitarian Rights Ambassador Leaders.

The school believes in continuous improvement and high standards of teaching and student learning outcomes. Teachers at the schoolwork collaboratively and support each other to improve student outcomes and their own professional practice. All staff are supported in Professional Learning, current and evidenced based pedagogy and the ability to continue to be lifelong learners, just like our students.

We are the stepping stone to many exciting possibilities for our students¿ futures.

Tours are welcome for perspective applicants, please call the Acting Principal, Daniel Clark on 9305 6639.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

The Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Assistant Educator is to support and assist the OSHC Coordinator with the day-to-day operation, service development, implementation, and evaluation of the service. This will involve working directly with children within the OSHC program collaborating with children and families and engaging in experiences. The Assistant Educator will support the Coordinator to ensure that the quality of education and care offered is in keeping with the values, principles,



policies and organisation values of the school.

- Actively working toward or hold an approved Diploma of Children¿s Services / Bachelor of Education or equivalent.
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) card
- Senior First aid training as prescribed in the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010.
- Anaphylaxis and Asthma management training as prescribed in the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010
- Support in the capacity building of the service including the dynamic and pro-active student-focused environment, based upon the My Place Our Time curriculum document and program philosophy.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to establish warm nurturing and responsive relationships with children and to sensitively meet their needs
- Capacity to work with multi age groups
- Efficient organisation
- Positive communication and interpersonal skills with both children and adults
- Effective and proactive problem solving and decision-making skills .
- Support in the development and implementation of a program as part of the ongoing programming cycle, which will clearly documented for all relevant stakeholders.
- Help create an aesthetically inviting and relaxing OSHC workplace which fosters creativity and independence and supports children¿s physical and emotional wellbeing
- Utilise a variety of teaching strategies that reflect the philosophy for the OSHC program, are guided by children¿s developmental needs, interests and abilities, and are reflective, in daily work
- Encourage children to develop independence and responsibility through the establishment of a proactive environment that builds confidence, resilience and a willingness to have a go.
- Support in the evaluate programs regularly and make appropriate modifications and recommendations to meet the individual needs of children.
- Plan a varied program of interesting activities, including excursions and incursions, for each holiday care period and distribute this program at least three weeks prior to the school holidays.

Responsibilities

- Help conduct regular fire drills and lockdowns in accordance with National Regulation requirements.
- Support in the preparation of food on a daily basis, including those with specific medical requirements and is served appropriately in accordance with the services policies and procedures.
- Support in the administration of first aid as required, following medical and risk management plans or administer medication as required in line with policies and procedures.
- Support and comply with relevant legislative/regulatory requirements such as Occupational Health and Safety, Equal Opportunity, Discrimination, Harassment and Privacy and the service policies and procedures.
- Work co-operatively, ethically, and respectfully with other educators and support each others professional development
- Develop and maintain respectful, supportive, collaborative and responsive relationships with children and their families that are sensitive and understanding of the different needs of families.
- Bring to the attention of the OSHC Coordinator any concerns or issues involving children, parents and staff.
- Ensure all operations of the OSHC program are supportive of the program Philosophy.
- Support with continuous improvement and development of service area,



including for the Assessment and Rating process using the Quality Improvement Plan and Strategic Inclusion Plan while working collaboratively across the service.

Demonstrate punctuality and reliability for all work commitments

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Secure Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.

Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal

Please ensure that your application includes:
- A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
- A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
- Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

📌 Out of School Care Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Melbourne