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OSHC Coordinator / Area Manager

28/05/2026
25/06/2026
$71,867.00 - $71,867.00
Contract - Part Time
Pakenham South
Education, Childcare & Training

Who is Windermere?

We 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 2027.  

Job Description

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 of high 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 services  
  • Ensure staff are feeling supported through the management of rosters and mentoring  
  • Maintain relationships with school communities and families  

This is a fixed term, part time role at $36.37 per hour plus broken shift allowance + Super + Salary Packaging*

*As Windermere is a not-for-profit organisation, employees are able to claim everyday living expenses up to $15,900 against their annual Pre-Tax Salary.  Use the salary packaging calculator available here - Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay - (https://calculator.accesspay.com.au/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 November 2025 employee survey - 85.4% of our employees would recommend Windermere as a place to work and 85.1% felt we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, view the results here - https://link.windermere.org.au/Pulse-Survey-November-20-2025

Staff Benefits and Entitlements 

This is where we stand out from the crowd and Windermere offers a wide range of unique benefits such as: 

  • Flexible Ways of Working – a combination of office, on site at schools and home  

  • Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading 

  • Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year) 

  • Annual Wellbeing Leave Day - no reason needed, it's just for you! 

  • Confidential health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program 

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Ceremonial Leave 

  • Cultural and Ceremonial Leave (for non-Indigenous employees) 

  • Public Holiday Substitution - e.g. work Australia Day or Good Friday and take leave on another day. 

  • Employee Referral Program - $500 per referral 

  • Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52, 51/52) - Purchase 1-2 weeks additional leave 

  • Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment) 

  • Structured performance and 1-on-1 development check-ins 

  • Secondment and career growth opportunities 

  • Staff discount program for everyday items e.g. groceries, movie tickets, health insurance and more 

  • Reward & Recognition Program - become a Windermere All Star! 

  • End of Year Awards Celebration - different theme each year 

  • Opportunities for professional development 

  • High quality IT equipment and access to fleet cars 

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Selection Criteria

  • ACECQA 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 more 

  • Current Victorian Working with Children’s Check, HLTAID012 First Aid, including CPR and anaphylaxis and asthma management certificate 

  • Previous experience working in Leadership and/or mentoring role in an OSHC or Early Childhood setting 

  • Demonstrated experience in working within the National Quality Framework and implementing processes that support service compliance with the National Law and Regulations  

  • Extensive administrative and/or marketing experience and the ability to develop newsletters and or communications ability and understanding of developing positive relationships with children and families 

  • Strong relationship management skills 

  • Willingness to work effectively as part of a team 

  • Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible. 

  • Current Victorian Drivers’ Licence 

  • Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks - including Police Check, Pre-Employment Medical and Working with Children's check 

  • Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Visa holder with full working rights 

How to Apply
If this job excites you, then click the “Apply” button to view the detailed Position Description and submit your application. Please also ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria in your application letter.

If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process please contact our Recruitment Team via phone +613 8794 1349 or email opportunities@windermere.org.au. Please do not email applications, instead click the "Apply" button.

Windermere 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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