Oosh Centre Assistant Coordinator and Educational

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**Description: OOSH Centre Assistant Co-Ordinator and Educational Leader. Full-time, 38 hours per week**

**Award/ Agreement: Children’s Service’s Award 2010**

**Purpose**

The Assistant Coordinator and Educational Leader is responsible for working closely with the Director to provide dynamic and engaging programs for children at South Coogee Children’s Services (155 place, exceeding-rated OOSH Service). Account management, educational programming, ensuring compliance standards and maintaining relationships with educators, children, families & the local community including the school are the primary points of the job role.

**Responsibilities and Key Performance Indicators**
- Assist the Director in ensuring the effective operation of a quality before school care, after school care, and vacation care services that meet the National Quality Standards
- Assist in maintaining all compliance issues in relation the National Quality Framework and Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations 2010
- Support the Director in working towards achieving exceeding in all aspects of the National quality Framework
- Implement and update the Centre’s Quality Improvement Plan alongside the Director to deliver quality outcomes and ensure Service operations remain of the highest calibre
- Supervising and lead educators to ensure children’s needs are met, legislative ratio requirements maintained and effective supervision of children is maintained **Mentor educators to ensure the level of care provided to children is of the highest possible standard**:

- Ensure the development and implementation of innovative programs throughout the Service as per requirements of National Quality Framework and _My Time Our Place_ Support, collaborate with and guide educators and Area Leaders and provide program guidance and direction
- Ensure the Centre’s documentation practices and reports are of a quality standard and that the relevant documentation is shared with the Centre’s families
- Collaborate with children to take ownership, gather ideas and suggestions to enhance program delivery across all areas of the Service
- Make certain of effective account management within the Service, providing clarity and support to Service families
- Ensure maintenance and upkeep of the Centre’s Risk Assessments
- Any other duties as required by the Director
- **Mandatory Requirements**:

- Sophisticated knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft word and excel, prior knowledge of QikKids is beneficial though not required.
- At least two years’ experience working in a managerial role within an OOSH service.
- Strong written & verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to ensure legislative and regulatory compliance in OOSH.
- Proven experience working as an Educational leader or equivalent and the ability to plan and implement a dynamic educational program within an OOSH setting.
- Strong knowledge of implementation policies within an OOSH service.
- Ability to identify improvements and lead change with a high performing team.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage employees.
- Knowledge of the National Quality Framework including the law, regulations, National Quality Standards and My Time Our Place.
- Current Working with Children Check, National Police Certificate criminal records check no older than 6 months, First Aid, CPR, Approved Child Protection training as determined by legislation and Asthma & Anaphylaxis qualifications.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Contract

**Salary**: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Rotating roster

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)