Assistant Program Coordinator - OSHC

Communities at Work; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible study leave

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Reimbursements for healthy activity

Tax-free rent cap

Discount on enrolment gap fees

Job summary

Communities at Work is Canberra's leading not-for-profit provider of early education and care. We deliver high-quality programs and support the voices and safety of children in our care.

The role involves assisting in the Out of School Hours Care program, supporting the coordinator, and potentially leading service delivery while ensuring alignment with the National Quality Framework and mandatory reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have Working With Vulnerable People registration.
• Completed the equivalent of at least one-year full-time study in a diploma or degree course.
• One year of experience working with children over preschool age.
• Good understanding of the National Quality Framework.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Allergy Awareness Training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of the Out of School Hours Care Program in line with the National Quality Framework.
• Support the Program Coordinator, and when needed lead the Out of School Hours Care service delivery.
• Act as a Responsible Person as required.
• Promote knowledge of and guide contemporary best practice in working with children.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of meaningful learning and experiences for children within the program.
• Anticipate and respond to changes in client needs, and provide a courteous and professional service to clients.
• Compliance with Mandatory Reporting, Reportable Conduct, and reporting requirements under the National Quality Framework.
• Other duties as directed.

Skills

Experience with children

National Quality Framework knowledge

Allergy awareness training

First Aid

Education

Diploma/degree course work

Working With Vulnerable People registration

Job description

Communities at Work is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and young people in our care. We support their voices being heard and valued, and uphold their right to feel safe, respected, and protected. To learn more about our commitment to child safety and wellbeing, please visit our website and view our Statement of Commitment to Children and Young People.

About Communities at Work

Communities at Work is Canberra's leading not-for-profit provider of early education and care. We invest in local community services. We’ve won the ACT Training Awards "Large Employer of the Year" five times in a row.

About the Team

Communities at Work is Canberra's largest Early Education and Care provider, operating numerous Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) services across Canberra. These services provide before and after school care, and school holiday programs. Our services focus on children. We place each child at the center of our practice and deliver high-quality programs to foster children's emotional well-being, social skills, communication and confidence.

About the Role

Under the guidance of the Program Coordinator, provide a high level of assistance in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of the Out of School Hours Care Program in line with the National Quality Framework.

Provide a high level of assistance to the Program Coordinator, and when needed lead the of Out of School Hours Care service delivery.

Act as a Responsible Person as required.

Promote knowledge of and guide the contemporary best practice in working with children.

Contribute to the development and documentation of meaningful learning and experiences for children within the program.

Anticipates and is responsive to changes in client needs, manages client expectations and provides a courteous and professional service to clients.

Compliance with Mandatory Reporting, Reportable Conduct, and reporting requirements under the National Quality Framework

Other duties as directed.

About You

Maintain current “Working With Vulnerable People” registration.

Completed the equivalent of a least one-year full time study in a diploma or degree course, or other approved qualification as defined by ACECQA

One year of experience working with children over preschool age

Good understanding of the National Quality Framework

First Aid Certificate

Current Driver's License

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Allergy Awareness Training Current Driver's License

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Allergy Awareness Training

Make a difference and help others as part of Canberra's largest community organisation.

Join an inclusive and friendly workplace, where people are at the heart of everything.

Benefits

• Flexible options for study leave, leave concessions, paid parental leave, and more.
• Reimbursements for lifestyle & healthy activity programs (including gym membership, remedial massages, and more).
• Guidance and support for mental health through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Improve your take-home pay through salary packaging.
• Communities at Work has charity status, which means employees can enjoy a $15,900 tax-free cap on rent, mortgages, groceries and other expenses.
• Up to50% discount on enrolment gap fees in early education and care and out-of-school hours care. *(conditions apply)

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, age groups, abilities, and cultures.

Additional Information

In line with our commitment to child safety and our obligation to uphold the requirements within the National Quality Framework, referee checks and employment verification will be completed prior to any appointment being confirmed.