Coordinator - OSHC

  • Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging options + sign on bonus
  • Full time permanent opportunity, offering job security
  • Join a growing organisation with plenty of opportunity for career development


If you are looking to step up in your career, this is the perfect opportunity. Join a supportive team environment that values your contribution.

About the role

Our OSHC is located on the beautiful grounds of St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School and is open to children from the Catholic as well as the Lake Munmorah Public School. The Coordinator plays an integral role and is responsible for managing and leading a team of enthusiastic educators in providing and overseeing programs for children aged 5 – 12 years in Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care.

This is a Permanent Full-time position.

Duties

  • Engaging, implementing, and evaluating the program to ensure it caters for the interests and needs of school age children and meets the requirements of the 'My Time - Our Place' Framework.
  • Understanding the requirements of being the Nominated Supervisor under the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
  • Ensuring compliance to the National Quality Standards and the Regulations.
  • Building ongoing positive relationships with the schools, families, and employees.
  • Where needed take on the role of Educational Leader within the service.
  • Working on administrative tasks and efficient day to day operation of the service.


Requirements

  • Qualifications Diploma or Cert IV in OSHC.
  • Plus experience in working in outside school hours care.
  • Skills and experience in team leadership.
  • Completion of the "Identify & Respond to Children and Young People at Risk" certificate.
  • Knowledge of regulations relevant to Outside School Hours Care and the National Quality Framework – My Time Our Place, as it applies to Outside School Hours Care.
  • Current First Aid certification/CPR certification/Asthma and Anaphylaxis.
  • Working with Children Check.

 

Culture and Benefits

 Please find attached a video about what it means to work at CatholicCare. We also offer:

  • Salary packaging benefits to receive a portion of your salary tax-free.
  • A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities.
  • Access to training and learning opportunities.
  • An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support; as well as
  • An additional Paid Leave day (CatholicCare Day) to be taken at the end of the year.

 

About us

At CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay we make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our services include NDIS disability services, foster care and out of home care supports, services for seniors, children’s services and a range of Community Services supports.

We are also a child-safe and child-friendly organisation.

We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

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