OOSH Centre Manager - Wiripaang Public School

Big Childcare; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award rates

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Staff celebrations

Job summary

Big Childcare is seeking an experienced OSHC Centre Manager (Coordinator) to lead Wiripaang Public School’s OSHC program in Gateshead, NSW. You will guide a team of educators, ensure child safety and maintain strong relationships with families and the school community.

The role involves hands-on time with children, team leadership, budgeting, rostering and compliance with the National Quality Framework, with holidays offering different hours.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education & Care or equivalent.
• Valid WWCC and relevant training certificates.
• National Police Check within 6 months or willingness to obtain.
• First Aid in an Early Education setting.
• Food Safety Certificate.
• Work rights in Australia.
• Leadership experience in OSHC or ECEC with knowledge of NQF & My Time Our Place.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of educators to deliver high quality care.
• Oversee budgeting, rostering and staff training.
• Ensure compliance with National Quality Framework and policies.
• Strengthen school community relationships and family engagement.
• Deliver child-safe, inclusive programs aligned with My Time, Our Place.

Skills

Leadership

Team rostering

Staff training

Communication

Organisational skills

Child safeguarding

Education

Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education & Care or School Age Education & Care or ACECQA recognised equivalent

Job description

At Big Childcare, BIG fun comes with BIG opportunities!

We’re a family-owned OSHC provider with a BIG heart and a passion for creating amazing experiences for children across Australia. We believe before-school and after-school care should be filled with fun, friendship, creativity and opportunities to grow!

Our mission?

To create safe, welcoming and inspiring spaces where children can be themselves, explore their interests and make memories that last. And we know the secret to making that happen is an incredible team who care as much as we do!

That’s where you come in!

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic, experienced and child-safety-focused OSHC Centre Manager (Coordinator) to join our team at Wiripaang Public School in Gateshead.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, support an amazing team of educators and help create BIG moments for little people, we’d love to hear from you!

The role?

As our Manager, you’ll keep things running smoothly, support and inspire your team, and make sure every child feels safe, included and excited to walk through our doors.Leading a team of passionate Educators, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality care, build fantastic relationships with families and strengthen our connection with the school community.

This is a full-time position, and our operational hours during term time are:

You’ll enjoy a mix of hands-on time with children, team leadership and behind-the-scenes organisation (such as budgeting, staff training, compliance &rostering) that keeps a great service ticking along!

Please note, during school holidays, our vacation care programs have different hours.

You:

• Believe child safeguarding is at the top of the priority list when it comes to running an Outside of School Hours Care service, and ensure a fun and safe environment where children can thrive;
  
• Display excellent relationship skills, collaborating daily with our schools to ensure children and families receive a warm welcome, excellent education & play opportunities, and all feel included, safe and secure in our care;
  
• Bring positive energy, teamwork and a can-do attitude to everything you do;
  
• Display excellent leadership skills and experience rostering and coordinating team meetings;
  
• Ensure the service delivers to the National Quality Framework and internal policies are followed and adhered to, including incident reporting & medication plans to name a few;
  
• Plan exciting, play-based and child-led programs aligned with the My Time, Our Place learning framework.
  

What you’ll need?

• A Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education & Care, or School Age Education & Care, or an ACECQA recognised equivalent;
  
• A valid WWCC;
  
• Relevant Child Protection & Child Safety training certificates and an excellent knowledge of child safeguarding;
  
• A National Police Check that has been completed within 6 months, or a willingness to obtain;
  
• First Aid in an Early Education setting;
  
• Food Safety Certificate;
  
• Work rights in Australia;
  
• Leadership experience in OSHC or ECEC and a strong understanding of the National Quality Framework & My Time, Our Place learning framework.
  
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

What we offer?

• Above award rates + ECEC Worker Retention Grant;
  
• Fantastic support from our senior leadership team;
  
• Career development opportunities – we promote from within;
  
• Wellbeing support via our partner, Brain Magic; and
  
• Staff celebrations.
  

Big Childcare is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, nurturing and supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected and protected. Safety, wellbeing and the best interest of every child is at the heart of everything we do. We provide an environment free from abuse, harm, discrimination and neglect.

Our Commitment to child safety is reflected in our processes and practices and as an applicant you will be subject to appropriate screening, and employment checks in accordance with relevant child protection legislation.