Oosh Nominated Supervisor

**Introduction**:
St Nicholas OOSH prides itself on core values of care, compassion and inclusion and offer assurance of quality management and practices through our centres. We aim to provide an environment that recognises the value of family and developing secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships.

St Nicholas OOSH is going through an exciting period of growth and are expanding our education and care services across the Newcastle, Hunter and Manning regions.

This position is being offered on a permanent part-time basis, working block shifts across our before and after school programs and vacation care programs for children aged 5 - 12 years old.

**Benefits**:
As an employee of St Nicholas, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

- Working within one of the largest employers in Newcastle and the Hunter region, with opportunity for career advancement within St Nicholas, and perhaps other agencies of the Diocese
- Bishop's Leave, which is three days of additional leave between Christmas and New Year annually
- Flexible working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance including block shifts
- Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu injections, reduced gym membership, reduced healthcare, and more
- Paid Parental Leave
- Being part of an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing team
- A suite of training and professional development opportunities to support you in achieving your career goal

**Description**:
POSITION DESCRIPTION

As the Nominated Supervisor, you are expected to oversee the operations of the service, lead, guide, and support a team which provides high quality education and care to school aged children. This includes:

- Developing relationships that support and partner with families
- Ensuring St Nicholas OOSH is compliant with the Education and Care Services national law and regulations and other relevant legislation
- Ensuring that the policies of St Nicholas OOSH are implemented
- Ensuring the centre Quality Improvement Plan is implemented and that the centre works towards exceeding the National Quality Standard for Early Education and Care
- Ensuring that St Nicholas staff and Management act on the organisation’s commitment to continuous improvement wherever possible
- Adequate knowledge and understanding of the provision of education and care to children
- Ability to effectively supervise and manage an education and care service

**Skills and Experiences**:
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training
- Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation
- Be willing to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor under the Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Bill 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations
- Demonstrated ability to successfully support the My Time Our Place Framework for School Aged Children with the centre curriculum
- Previous experience in successfully managing a budget for an Early Education or OOSH Centre

QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Children’s Services (minimum of 3 years’ experience) as identified by Australian Children’s Education and care Authority
- Working with Children Check verification number
- Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
- Child protection qualification

If you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education we would love to hear from you APPLY now.

**Please note to be considered for the position please provide a copy of your current resume and a cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and your experience relevant to the role.**

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