Posted: 11/12/2025
Closing Date: 10/01/2026
Salary: $68, $70,000.00
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Pakenham South
Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
Please note - This is an active recruitment campaign and applications are being reviewed and shortlisted for interview as they are received. This means that the advertisement may be withdrawn prior to the end date.
Want to know why it's an exciting time to join Windermere? Firstly, there is no other organisation quite like us. Why do you ask? 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.
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
This is a Permanent Part-Time role (33.5 hours per week). Use your current expertise to elevate your career in children's services with Windermere, where you can use innovation and creativity to contribute to a positive OSHC operations for children. Our commitment to providing the best possible atmosphere for children extends beyond our leisure-based program. We take pride in fostering an inclusive team community that values each team members contribution
Why work at Windermere?
We are committed to outcome-focused care for children, families and individuals and to making a positive difference in the community. As well as tailored support services for individuals and families, Windermere provides a varied scope of services to support disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Windermere offers a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing.
Staff Benefits - this is where we stand out from the crowd Windermere offers staff a wide range of unique benefits beyond the salary.
* Flexible Ways of Working – a combination of office, home and in OSHC Services
* Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
* Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment)
* Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)
* Employee Referral Program - $500 per referral
* Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52, 51/52)
* Structured performance and 1-on-1 development check-ins
* Secondment and career growth opportunities
* Staff discount program for everyday items
* Opportunities for professional development
* Study Leave provisions
* 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, in addition to Government Funded Parental Leave Pay (PLP)
Windermere care about staff and strive for continuous improvement, which is why we regularly ask our staff and consumers about what we can do better. n our staff survey from November 2024, 87% of respondents said they were "proud to work at Windermere" and 86.3% feel "we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion". Read more here
Job Description
Now, let's talk about this exciting opportunity
We are seeking a committed and motivated OSHC Coordinator to join our Out of Hours Care (OSHC) program to lead and support our services in the South East/Gippsland. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a team of high performers in a supportive organisation like no other.
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
The OSHC Coordinator Part-Time position is required to work flexibly between our office in Pakenham, onsite at schools and allows work from home as agreed.
* 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 - )
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
If this job excites you, please send your cover letter and resume directly to the ECECS Manager Kat Naismith Please note closing date is 11 January 2026
Please click here to view the detailed Position Description. Please also ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria in your application cover letter.
If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist via phone or email
Windermere is committed to creating equitable environments for consumers and employees. We do this by building diverse and inclusive services and work spaces, 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.