OSHC Centre Manager - Saltwater P-9 College, Point Cook

Big Childcare; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Above award rates

Senior leadership support

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Résumé du poste

Big Childcare is seeking an OSHC Centre Manager for Saltwater P-9 College in Point Cook to lead a team of educators, ensure high-quality care and build strong partnerships with families and the school community.

The role is full-time, focusing on safeguarding, rostering, budgeting and compliance, with opportunities for career development and the support of a strong leadership team.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education & Care, School Age Care, or ACECQA recognised equivalent.
• WWCC (Working with Children Check) is required.
• National Police Check within 6 months or willingness to obtain.
• First Aid in an Early Education setting required.
• Food Safety Certificate required.

Responsabilités

• Lead a team of Educators to deliver high-quality OSHC care.
• Foster strong relationships with families and the school community.
• Oversee budgeting, rostering, staff training and compliance.

Connaissances

Leadership

Rostering

Team coordination

Child safeguarding

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

Formation

Diploma in ECEC

Description du poste

OSHC Centre Manager - Saltwater P-9 College, Point Cook

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 Saltwater P-9 College in Point Cook.

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.