Acting or Assistant OSHC Coordinator - Macksville

Diocese of Lismore; Macksville; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Lismore Early Education and Care Limited is seeking an Acting or Assistant OSHC Coordinator for Macksville. You will work with the Operations Manager and a team of OSHC Coordinators to lead daily operations, administration and sustainability of the service during school terms and Vacation Care periods.

You will act as the Responsible Person and there are opportunities for growth into the Coordinator and Educational Leader roles, contributing to child-safe, inclusive programming and

Qualifications

• Qualification in education or children’s services.
• Willingness to work broken shifts Monday to Friday during school terms.
• Current Working with Children Check and satisfactory National Criminal History check.
• First Aid, CPR and Child Protection certifications.
• Completion of mandatory National Child Safety Training.
• Driver licence desirable and ability to travel when required.
• Sound knowledge of NQF, NQS, Education and Care National Law and Regulations, child protection obligations and the My Time, Our Place framework.
• Previous experience as a Responsible Person, Educational Leader or supervisor in an education and care setting will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead a child-safe, inclusive service aligned with Catholic values.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, schools, parishes and community stakeholders.
• Supervise educators, rostering and day-to-day guidance.
• Plan, implement and review engaging programs aligned with My Time, Our Place.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and learning through play.
• Support enrolments, compliance, reporting and safety obligations.
• Act as Responsible Person for designated shifts and Educational Leader when required.

Skills

Child safety awareness

Staff supervision

Program planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or Certificate III in education or children’s services

Working with Children Check

National Criminal History check

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Child Protection certification

National Child Safety Training

Job description

Acting or Assistant OSHC Coordinator - Macksville

Working closely with the Operations Manager and supported by our team of OSHC Coordinators, you will lead the daily operation, administration and ongoing sustainability of the service during school terms and Vacation Care periods, where applicable. You will act as the Responsible Person and there are opportunities for growth into the Coordinator and Educational Leader roles.

Key responsibilities

Help lead a child-safe, inclusive service that reflects the values and spirit of the Catholic Church.

Build positive relationships with children, families, schools, parishes and community stakeholders.

Support educators through supervision, training, rostering and day-to-day guidance.

Plan, implement and reflect on engaging programs aligned with My Time, Our Place.

Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing, learning through play and children's self-regulation.

Support enrolments, compliance, reporting, workplace health and safety, resource planning and service administration.

Act as Responsible Person for designated shifts and Educational Leader when required.

About you

A qualification relevant to the role, such as Diploma or Certificate III in education or children's services, and/or substantial relevant experience.

Availability to work broken shifts Monday to Friday during school terms.

A current Working with Children Check and satisfactory National Criminal History check.

Current First Aid, CPR and Child Protection certifications.

Completion of mandatory National Child Safety Training.

A driver licence and capacity to travel when required are desirable.

Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, child protection obligations and the My Time, Our Place framework.

Previous experience as a Responsible Person, Educational Leader or supervisor in an education and care setting will be highly regarded.

About us

Diocese of Lismore Early Education and Care Limited is an expanding organisation providing OSHC and long day care preschool and early learning services. DLEEC is committed to creating and maintaining child-safe environments where the safety, rights and best interests of children are central to recruitment decisions and employment practices.

Make a meaningful contribution to the learning, wellbeing and safety of children.

Join a supportive team committed to quality, service and continuous improvement.

Build leadership experience across programming, compliance and service operations.

Work in partnership with families, schools, parishes and local communities.

DLEEC is committed to creating and maintaining child-safe environments. The safety, rights and best interests of children are central to our recruitment decisions and employment practices.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory screening, referee and compliance checks.