OOSH Coordinator / Educational Leader - Edgeworth

St Nicholas OOSH; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

mnBenefits program

Hourly pay + allowances

Part-time flexibility

Professional development

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

EAP

Staff referral bonuses

40% childcare discount

Job summary

St Nicholas OOSH is seeking an OOSH Coordinator and Educational Leader for Edgeworth, NSW. You will oversee operations, lead a team delivering high-quality education and care to school-aged children across before/after school and vacation care programs.

The role is permanent part-time (35 hours/week) with split or block shifts. Eligibility includes a Diploma/Cert III in Children's Services, WWC check, First Aid, and child protection qualifications. Competitive remuneration and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in administrative procedures, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training.
• Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation.
• Knowledge of the CCS childcare subsidy system and ability to perform software-based compliance tasks.
• Willingness to act as Nominated Supervisor under relevant legislation (NESA).
• Experience applying the My Time Our Place Framework for School Aged Children within centre curriculum.
• Experience managing a budget for an Early Education or OOSH Centre.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service operations and lead, guide and support a team delivering high-quality education and care for school aged children.
• Coordinate before/after school programs and vacation care across Edgeworth, NSW.
• Maintain work-life balance and manage shifts (35 hours per week) including vacation care hours (6.30am–6.30pm).

Skills

Administration

Curriculum development

Parent liaison

WHS knowledge

Budget management

Education

Diploma or Cert III in Children's Services

Working with Children Check

First Aid & Anaphylaxis/Asthma

CHCPRT025 Child protection qualification

Tools

Childcare software knowledge

Job description

OOSH Coordinator / Educational Leader - Edgeworth

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+Educational Leader allowance $2.42 per hour
• 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;
  • Fitness Passport (T&C's apply),EAP and flu injections
  • 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
  • $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)

The Role

As the OOSH Coordinator and Educational Leader, 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 OOSHCoordinator/Educational Leader to join our successful and well-establishedservice at Edgeworth, NSW.

Maintaining a work life balance, this positionwill be offered on a permanent 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!

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

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.