Lead Educator Outside School Hours Care

Uniting Limited; Collinsvale; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% childcare discount at Uniting

Office 365 discount 30%

Un t ing Op Shops 25% discount

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal entertainment benefit $2,650

Additional annual leave

Up to 10 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Uniting Limited is seeking a Lead Educator (OSHC) to oversee the Collinsvale Service, delivering safe and engaging experiences before school, after school and holiday care. You will work with a team of educators to support children's wellbeing and foster a sense of belonging in a welcoming environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, active involvement in homework support, and delivering creative activities that promote curiosity and fun for local families.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and supporting wellbeing.
• Good communication and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a supportive team.
• Experience with children is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the OSHC program at Collinsvale Service.
• Create safe, engaging and inclusive activities for before/after school and vacation care.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and support their wellbeing.
• Collaborate with educators to foster belonging and co-deliver activities.

Skills

passion for children

communication skills

willingness to learn

previous child-care experience (desir)

Education

Education and care qualification (or equiv)

Tools

Tasmania Working with Vulnerable People Registration

National Child Safety Training

Job description

• Approx 16hrs per week (Tu-Fri After-School Care)
• Lead the program at our Collinsvale Service
• 60% gap fee discount at Uniting Early Learning & OSHC
• Join a supportive, values-led team helping children thrive

Your new role

As Lead Educator (OSHC), you'll help create safe, engaging and inclusive experiences where children can play, learn and thrive before school, after school and during vacation care. Every day is different, with opportunities to build meaningful relationships with children, support their wellbeing, and encourage curiosity, creativity and fun.

You'll be part of our welcoming teams across Hobart, working in collaboration with passionate educators who are committed to creating environments where every child feels a sense of belonging. Whether you're supporting homework, facilitating exciting activities or simply sharing in children's everyday moments, you'll play an important role in creating positive experiences for children and supporting local families.

About Early Learning

You’ll be joining Uniting’s Early Learning directorate – a purpose-led team working across Victoria and Tasmania to shape better futures for children and families. We champion safety, inclusion, and quality in everything we do, and we’re driven by a deep belief in the power of early learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Benefits of working at Uniting

At Uniting, you’ll enjoy:

• Working in a values-led organisation with real community impact.
• Being part of team creating safe, nurturing and playful environments for children.
• A 60% discount for eligible employees on out-of-pocket childcare fees at Uniting learning services.
• A 30% discount on Office 365 subscriptions, and a 25% discount at our Uniting Op Shops.
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Saving on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.
• Access to additional annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Up to 10 weeks ofpaid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).

Your skills and experience

You'll be right at home at Uniting if you're passionate about providing high-quality early learning experiences and share our belief that children's safety, wellbeing and development should always come first.

You’ll bring with you:

• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their wellbeing.
• Great communication skills, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Previous experience working with children is desirable, but not essential.
• A qualification in education and care (or equiv) is highly regarded but not required for this role.
• A current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Tasmania), or the ability to obtain one before you start.
• Current National Child Safety Training and any applicable state-based Child Safety Training (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).

View the position description here.

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.