Outside School Hours Care

**Introduction**:
About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic 2IC with a strong ability to guide, mentor, and empower our team. Your proficiency lies in identifying and nurturing each educator's unique strengths while leading with positivity and confidence. As an approachable and caring individual, you effortlessly connect with families, children, and educators, fostering a sense of community and belonging.

Your proactive nature ensures you tackle challenges head-on, and your 'can do' attitude is an inspiration to all. Passionate about our sector, you exemplify best practices, cultivate meaningful relationships, and champion an engaging curriculum. Your outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, combined with excellent organisational abilities, make you a valued asset to our organisation. Above all, your fun, friendly, and kind demeanour creates a warm and inclusive environment for everyone.

Join us in shaping a brighter future for our team and community

**Description**:
**You will be responsible for**:

- Providing encouragement and mentoring to maintain a strong and happy team of educators
- Ensure that the philosophy, policies and procedures of the program are implemented
- Maintain compliance with the National Regulations, and work towards an exceeding standard under the National Quality Standards
- Building relationships and strong connections between families and the centre, putting children at the heart of what we do
- Ensure children and families have a positive and caring environment and experience a program that nurtures wellbeing.

**To be successful in this role you will need to have**:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to positively interact with educators, children, families and the community each day
- A genuine passion for and interest in working with children and families.
- Ability to build capacity and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the Regulatory Framework.
- Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates
- Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- An Early Childhood Qualification recognised in Australia (current unit CHCPRT001 or CHCPRT025 - Identify and report children and young people at risk).

**Skills and Experiences**:
**CRCS also requires all employees to**:

- Hold or be willing to obtain a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT) and/or a Working with Children Check (NSW), and have these with them at all times whilst employed by CRCS.
- Undertake a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter as a condition of employment. Employees are required to advise CRCS of any convictions that may affect their eligibility to work or perform the inherent requirements of their position.
- Maintain full COVID-19 vaccination currency and provide evidence of their vaccinations to CRCS (sensitive information is kept private and in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles) unless they are able to provide suitable evidence of a medical contraindication that prevents them from receiving this vaccine.

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

- An industry leading salary package up to $15,900, if utilised will increase your take home pay.
- Administrative support - all enrolment paperwork, fees etc done by our administration team.
- Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
- Discount on education and care program Services
- 15 days personal leave (pro rata) and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- The opportunity to work within a progressive and forward-thinking organisation with a friendly and supportive management team

Diversity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
LGBTIQ+
Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Carers
Mature age people
People with lived experience of disability

The Organisation

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self-determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS’s capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.

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