OOSH Coordinator - Charlestown

St Nicholas Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

mnBenefits program

Substantial childcare fee discount

Staff referral bonuses

Job summary

St Nicholas Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle in Charlestown, NSW, is seeking an OOSH Coordinator to oversee the after-school service and vacation care, leading a team to deliver high-quality education and care for children aged 5–12.

This permanent part-time role offers 35 hours per week across before/after school programs with vacation care shifts; salary is $46.12 per hour plus allowances, plus paid training and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in administrative procedures and curriculum development.
• Experience liaising with parents and community partners.
• Commitment to staff professional development and training.
• Understanding of WHS legislation and service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the service and lead a team delivering high quality education and care for school-aged children.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and CCS requirements; support program delivery.
• Collaborate with families and community to promote safe, inclusive learning environments.

Skills

Admin procedures

Curriculum development

Parent liaison

Staff development

WH S knowledge

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services

Certificate III in Children’s Services

Job description

St Nicholas Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle – Charlestown NSW

8d ago , from St Nicholas Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

St Nicholas OOSH prides itself on core values of care, compassion and inclusion and offer assurance of quality management and practices through our centres. We aim to provide an environment that recognises the value of family and developing secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships.

The Benefits

As an employee of St Nicholas, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
• Remuneration: $46.12 per hour+ Worker Retention Allowance + Super
• Flexibility:Part-time employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Growth: Paid sector-leading training and professional development opportunities
• Additional Benefits: Employer-funded parental leave,salary packaging,corporate benefitsincluding;
  • 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
  • $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
    

As the OOSH Coordinator, you are expected to oversee the operations of the service, lead, guideand support a team which provides high quality education and care to school aged children.

We are currently seeking a passionate and energetic OOSHCoordinatorto join our successful and well-establishedservice at Charlestown, NSW.

Maintaining a work life balance, this positionwill be offered on apermanent part-time basis,with the option of working split or block shifts (35 hours per week), across our before and after school programs and vacation care programs for children aged 5 – 12 years old.

Hours for vacation care programs operate between 6.30am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday (approx. 8 hours per day). It would be an expectation to be available for most of these shifts.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training
• Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation
• Demonstrated knowledge of services requirements of the CCS (childcare subsidy system) and ability to perform software application for compliance
• Be willing to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor under the Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Bill 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations
• Demonstrated ability to successfully support the My Time Our Place Framework for School Aged Children with the centre curriculum
• Previous experience in successfully managing a budget for an Early Education or OOSH Centre

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Children’s Services (minimum of 3 years’ experience) as identified by Australian Children’s Education and care Authority
• Working with Children Check verification number
• Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
• Child protection qualification - CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk

If you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education we would love to hear from you!

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

**Please notethat by not addressing the selection criteria may affect your application and you may not be shortlisted.**