Oshc Coordinator

**Make a Difference and Create Opportunities**

If you are looking for a once in a lifetime opportunity to lead transformational change in an organisation that is helping to shape local communities, contact Community First Step (CFS).

With a history that spans over 50 years, our purpose is ‘Creating strong communities and fulfilling lives by disrupting the cycle of disadvantage in Fairfield and Greater Western Sydney’.

CFS services include community development, case work, psychosocial and educational programs, disability services and children's services.

Our Children Services is seeking a motivated and experienced **OSHC Coordinator**

**About this opportunity**:
Reporting to the Head of Children’s Services (HChS), the Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator is responsible for the leadership at a centre that is committed to providing a safe, child-focused and stimulating learning environment for all children attending the OSHC centre: a centre where programs, activities and support enhance children’s autonomy, initiative, self-worth and dignity.

The role will also assist in the planning and implementation of programs across all CFS Children’s Services that meet the developmental, cultural and individual needs of children in care.

**About you**:
You will bring the following essential attributes and skills to this role:

- Relevant qualification in Early Childhood or related area.
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the Children’s Services sector with a proven track record of managing educators and/or childcare assistants.
- Demonstrated experience to achieve outcomes, managing tight timeframes, and meeting deadlines and project plans.
- Valid Working with Children Check.
- A current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain this asap.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificates.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

**Benefits offered by CFS include**:

- Generous salary packaging, up to $18.5K per annum
- 17.5% Leave Loading
- Two Gifted Days per annum
- Employee Assistance Program (free counseling and mental health support)
- Discounts and Perks
- Career Development & Training
- Discounted Childcare services - 40% discount on out-of-pocket fees

**Applicants are to include a cover letter addressing the attributes and skills listed above with a current resume.**

However, we only contact applicants selected for interviews.

Our workforce is as diverse as the communities we serve, and we encourage First Nations people as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, of any faith or gender identity to apply.