Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1524872
SC 1 - Demonstrate knowledge of the guidelines (National Standards) and experience with the Quality Assurance process and ability to implement the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood as it relates to School Age Care (SAC) Children's Services.
SC 2 - Demonstrate the capacity to provide leadership and management of a large team, to supervise others in planning and implementation of a high-quality program.
SC 3 - Strong experience using the SmartCentral system or preparedness to learn, and to meet the school's high expectations in the management of the program's documentation using this system.
SC 4 - Demonstrate a commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
SC 5 - Demonstrate sound communication and interpersonal skills with all stakeholders, including management team, children, parents, colleagues, school staff and the wider community with a commitment to excellent customer service.
SC 6 - Extensive working knowledge of child safe standards and proven experience in implementing child safe practices and promoting a culturally safe and inclusive environment.
This is a fulltime (38 hours per week) position. Current hours are 10.00am- 6.00pm, but flexibility could be negotiated between hours of 7.00am-6.00pm. The position is in school terms only; our school does not operate a vacation care program. Although the position is posted as fixed term, there is potentially scope for further term of employment.
We are seeking applicants with relevant qualifications as approved by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority [ACECQA] for Outside School Hours Care Services (ie: minimum Certificate III in Child Services)
We expect that applicants would:
The responsibilities of this position will be:
Coordinate staffing requirements, including timetabling.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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.
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
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
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.
Heidelberg Primary School School Age Care Program (HPS SAC) is proudly operated by School Council and is a highly regarded and integral part of the school. We aim to provide children who attend HPS with a childcare and education program of the highest possible standard in a safe, secure, nurturing and stimulating environment. As of 2026, the HPS SAC Program maintains a strong regulatory standing, holding an overall rating of Exceeding National Quality Standards.
The HPS SAC Program, with a licensed capacity for 140 children, includes a wide variety of experiences that are planned and implemented in a friendly and relaxed environment, which accounts for children¿s social, emotional, intellectual, language, physical and creative needs. In this way the Program endeavours to complement the school¿s activities and be consistent with the school¿s policies and practices.
This position offers the successful applicant the opportunity to join a well-organised program, with support from a wonderful team of educators.