Coordinator - Outside School Hours Care

  • $30-$40 per hour PLUS Attractive Salary Packaging Options
  • $1000 sign on Bonus
  • Supportive team environment

About the role

The Coordinator is responsible for providing and overseeing programs for children aged 5 to 12 years in Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care.

 This role is term time full-time. Hours of the Centre are Monday - Friday 7am-11am and 2:30pm- 6pm. 

 Duties

  • Regularly 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;
  • Advising families about the program, policies and procedures when required;
  • Where appropriate take on the role of Educational Leader within the service, provide guidance, and support to the team on best practice programming;
  • Working on administrative tasks and efficient day to day operation of the service.

 Requirements

  • 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 legislation relevant to Outside School Hours Care and the National Quality Framework as it applies to Outside School Hours Care;
  • Current First Aid certification/CPR certification/Asthma and Anaphylaxis
  • Working With Children Check

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 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.

Culture and Benefits 

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

  • $1000 sign on bonus ($250 on commencement and $750 at end of probation)
  • 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.

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide a cover letter addressing the role requirements, complete your work history and education information on the application page and submit your resume.

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