Do you love what you do and want to make a difference?
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator to join our innovative high-intensity OSHC program for children with disabilities attending Melton Specialist School .
As the OSHC Coordinator at Melton Specialist School,you'll manage and implement child-focused educational and recreational programs.You'll lead reflective discussions, mentor educators, and support children who attend the school. This role includes coordinating after-school and school holiday care programs, ensuring adherence to policies and developmental goals.
This is a perfect opportunity for an Early Childhood Education Leader, Assistant Director or Room Leader, who is looking to take the next step for their career.
An extensive induction process will be provided for the successful candidate, working closely with the Children Services Manager and Children Services Team Learto learn about the programs. Applicants with any relevant qualifications or experience are encouraged to apply!
About Us
Lifelyis a disability service provider with 40 years' experience supporting people with a disability and their families.
We are proud to be part of a government-funded program providing free OSHC services to children and young people with disabilities attending specialist schools.
Remuneration commencing at SCHADS Level 4 ($44.58 per hour) plus optional salary packaging to reduce the tax you pay and increase your take‐home pay (as per PBI status).
Your roleat a glance
Your role as the OSHC Coordinator is pivotal to the program's success. As the Melton Specialist School OSHC coordinator you will be responsible for:
* Managing the OSHC program, adhering to its policies and directives.
* Lead the OSHC program at Kalianna to manage staff in supporting children attending the service.
* Mentor and teach educators through observation, guided discussions and recommendations for professional development.
* The planning and implementation of a child focused educational, developmental and recreational program.
* Lead and participate in reflective discussions on practice and the implementation of the MTOP V 2.0. Reflective discussions and considerations for practice will focus upon interactions, routines, intentional teaching, teaching and learning and inclusion strategies.
* Adhering to, and supporting the developmental goals and plans of the children.
The program operates with After‐school, and School Holiday care programs:
* After‐school care (Monday-Friday): You will be responsible for coordinating and planning activities at Melton Specialist School from 10 am to 6 pm, directly supervising staff and children from 2:45 pm to 6 pm or until the last child is picked up.
* School Holiday Care: You will be responsible for coordinating and planning activities at your site, directly supervising staff and children from 9am to 5pm or until the last child is picked up.
The ideal candidate must have:
* A recognised minimum qualification as per the National Quality Framework
* Experience in child services, education, or disability.
* Experience in supporting people living with a disability with support needs.
* Passion for child development and education.
* Strong ethics, child safety awareness, and work health and safety knowledge.
* Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience in the face of change.
Safeguarding of Children and Young People
As a staff member of Lifely's High-Intensity Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program, you are expected to exemplify leadership and a strong dedication to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in your care. Your key responsibilities include:
* Disclosing any information, you learn during your work that a reasonable person would consider could affect your suitability to work with children and young people.
* Acting as a protective figure during all interactions and taking proactive steps to prevent any form of abuse or neglect.
* Adhering strictly to all policies, procedures, and the code of conduct related to child safeguarding.
* Keeping your personal details up-to-date with the appropriate department responsible for working with children checks or their equivalent, in accordance with regulations.
* Completing the Working With Children Check (WWCC) before starting your role and maintaining its validity throughout your employment.
* Undergoing a National or International Police Check prior to employment, and as required by Lifely.
* Reporting any concerns, suspicions, allegations, or disclosures of child abuse or neglect promptly, following standard procedures.
* Participating in all mandatory safeguarding training sessions.
* Using consistent methods to handle feedback, concerns, or complaints from children, families, and colleagues.
* Ensuring that new program ideas involve consultation with children and young people, using approved practices and resources.
* Staying informed about policies and procedures related to the protection of children and young people.
* Attending any additional training related to safeguarding, as required by your role.
* Promoting a culture of cultural safety and inclusion for children and young people from diverse backgrounds, including CALD communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those with disabilities.
You must be willing to provide the following prior to starting work:
* Application letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description.
* Resume
* Proof of Australian Citizenship or Work Visa (e.g., birth certificate, passport, visa, etc.)
Lifelyis an equal opportunity employer, a Child Safe organisation and upholds zero tolerance to abuse and neglect. We promote the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds
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