Area Manager

3 days ago

Ballarat, Australia Our Patch Education Full time

Here at Our Patch we encourage everyone to **G.R.O.W**. We are **Grounded**, both as individuals and as a team, by being mindful and taking responsibility, as we build open, purposeful and lasting **Relationships**, take **Ownership** of our roles and have pride in all that we do - in order to create endless opportunities for magic, imagination and **Wonder **where children are able to grow.

We are on the lookout for an experienced OSHC Educator ready to STEP UP and lead a small portfolio of schools based with the Ballarat/Bendigo Region, who has a strong work ethic, who is an expert in the OSHC space, passionate about children advocacy, resourceful and want to be part of the Our Patch journey to create “a patch for every child to GROW”.

We are committed to support the growth and development of the Patch Coach (Area Manager) to embed each one of our values and support the VOICE of children.

**About Safeguarding Children**:
**About the role**:
The Patch Coach (Area Manager) will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of a small number of our programs and will be an essential part of our organisation to lead and GROW each of Our Patch programs.

The Patch Coach (Area Manager) will lead the advocacy of Safeguarding Children and work closely with all Educators to meet all Safeguarding Children requirements.

Patch Coach (Area Manager) will also be required to:

- Be listed as Nominated Supervisor for the programs
- Lead the development of our Educators
- Interact with families and lead conversations
- Support Programs when dealing with any escalated issues
- Communicate effectively with Schools

**Benefits of the role**:

- Great opportunity for an experience Educator to progress into the next step of their career.
- Be part of a great supportive and collaborative team.
- Ongoing development opportunities through support and training.
- Travel Allowance
- Business Tools: Laptop, Phone, and iPad

**You will need**:

- Minimum 3 years’ experience within the OSHC Industry (preferred)
- Diploma in Children's Services or equivalent (or working towards/willing to enrol)
- Employee Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
- Current National Police Check (or willing to obtain)
- First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma and CPR Certificates (or willing to obtain)

**How to apply**:
If you are a passionate Educator who wishes to work in a positive team culture, then a position with Our Patch is for you

As part of Safeguarding children and Our Patch screening process, all checks and referees will be verified.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact us on 1300 018 310

**Salary**: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ballarat VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- National Police Check (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)

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