ELTHAM College is seeking a qualified and highly skilled Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Co-educator to join our program, which caters to children aged 3 - 12 years.
Position details:
- Tuesday to Friday 3.00pm to 6.30pm
- Wednesday and Friday 3.00pm to 6.30pm
- Minimum qualification - Diploma in Early Childhood Education/Care
ELTHAM College is an independent co-educational school located in the Nillumbik Shire, on a stunning ninety-eight acres, in the northeast of Melbourne. ELTHAM College grows the heart and mind of each child. We believe that school is a daring adventure where children learn to think for themselves, in preparation for a future of exciting possibilities. Located in an extraordinary environment, students experience an engaging, rigorous world-ready curriculum while being supported with warmth, care, and respect.
The Co-educator will support the Head of Early Learning and the OSHC Administrator by sharing knowledge and supervising children aged 3 to 12 years in a caring environment that respects each child’s unique learning style and abilities. The Co-educator is expected to understand and comply with the College’s strategic intent and the goals and key activities outlined for the position.
What you bring to the role:
- Proven experience in a similar role, supporting activities in after school care and holiday programs
- Demonstrated experience in an OSHC or Early Childhood environment
- Demonstrated experience with setting up the room, ready for the day, clean up and pack up
- Involvement in, or contributions to, the school community beyond the classroom
- Evidence of regular involvement in professional learning
What we offer:
- A competitive salary and benefits
- Supportive and collegiate team
- Free on-site parking
- On-site Café
- Free access to the College gym, swimming pool and Pilates
- Close to walking tracks in a tranquil yet energetic environment
- Employee Assistance Program
Be inspired by the young people of the College and have the green and leafy surrounds of the ELTHAM College Research campus as your work backdrop!
Growing hearts and minds, and helping our community prosper.
Applicants must be entitled to live and work in Australia.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and your curriculum vitae, addressing the key selection criteria to ELTHAM College at employment@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au.
Closing date: Monday 18 August 2025
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint at any stage prior to the closing date.
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Child Safety at ELTHAM College
All staff at ELTHAM College are responsible for providing a safe environment and the protection of children and young people within our care, including promoting physical, emotional, and cultural safety. All staff are responsible for reporting information about suspected child abuse. All staff share in the responsibility for the prevention and detection of child abuse and promptly raise any issues or concerns about a child’s safety. All staff are required to follow the School’s Child Safe policies and Child Safety Code of Conduct.
ELTHAM College takes a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and is fully committed to ensuring that its strategies, policies, procedures, and practices meet all Child Safe Standards as specified in Ministerial Order No. 1359 (2022). All applicants should refer to our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct found at www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au/abouteltham/policies/.