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Flexible shifts across kindergarten + Outside School Hours Care + Vacation Care Support local children and benefit from one employer & a strong team connection From $28.12 per hour + 25% casual loading + super + salary packaging benefits Your new role In Portland, early learning and after-school care arent just services theyre an important part of the community. As a casual educator, youll help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn, whether theyre taking their first steps into kinder or winding down after a busy schoolday. Youll be part of a shared casual pool across Bundarra Kindergarten and Portland North Primary OSHC. Youll have opportunities to pick up casual work across the week, giving you flexibility and variety, while staying connected to one local team. This role can suit educators at different stages of life, whether youre studying, returning to the sector, easing into semi-retirement, or simply looking for flexible hours that fit around other commitments. Even a few regular shifts a week can make a big difference to our children and families. Why this role is a great opportunity Make a genuine difference in your local community Work with children aged 312 across two programs Access term-time Kindergarten hours and OSHC shifts Pick up additional hours during school holidays with vacation care Build relationships across one connected organisation A 25 % casual loading added to your hourly rate Access to salary packaging benefits for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more Paid under the VECT Award when working in kindergarten Paid under the Childrens Services Award when working in OSHC. Whether youre experienced or just starting out. You have an energetic, positive approach to working with children and can help create a safe, fun environment. Youre a team player who can build warm relationships with children, families and colleagues. You are (or are willing to be) Working With Children Check-ready First aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma trained (we can support you to obtain this). If you are a qualified Early Childhood Educator with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (or equivalent) you can pick up shifts across both Kindergarten and OSHC programs in Portland. If you are starting your career in Early Childhood Services, you can begin working in OSHC if you: hold an approved alternative qualification e.g. Bachelor of Arts, Science, or a Diploma of Community Services, (check your qualification here) or are willing to commence an approved qualification within 3 months of starting. Once you complete your qualification, youll be eligible to work across both Kindergarten and OSHC services in Portland. How to apply Click APPLY to submit your interest, and well 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 initial enquiries about the opportunity, please contact Renee Russo via [email protected] all applications must be submitted online via the application link). About Uniting At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania. Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a child safe organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTIQA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr