Area Coordinator

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**About the team**

**YMCA Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)** services care for children before school, after school and during holidays across 50+ school sites throughout South East Queensland. We are the fastest growing OSHC provider in the South East, which in turn provides our staff with the ability to grow and move through the company as their careers head to the next level.

We are now seeking an **Area** **Coordinator** on a **permanent full-time Basis** (38 hours per week) to join our OSHC Management team to support our **OSHC services** in **Metro Brisbane area.**

**About the role**

In the role of **Area Coordinator**, you will be responsible for providing appropriate support and supervision to the OSHC Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators within our **North Brisbane services.**

This position is a **Full-Time role **and will work closely with the OSHC Manager and Regional Manager to support the OSHC Coordinators to undertake business, staff management and operational functions.

You will be on-site at the OSHC service as well as our office based in Stafford, based on operational needs.

**What will my time look like?**
- Ensure each OSHC service within your zone maintains a high-quality care environment with an emphasis on inclusion and in accordance with the national regulations;
- Ensure financial requirements are met and services operate within budget;
- Ensure all services meet compliance requirements and standards in accordance with regulations;
- Manage and develop Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators at each service to build strong and collaborative teams and workplaces that are consistent with YMCA’s values, honesty, respect, caring and responsibility
- Ensure the services and all staff meet standards of personal and professional development;
- Provide management support, coaching and training to teams within your zone; Complete administration functions of the role.

**Am I a good match?**

As a successful Area Coordinator applicant you must have:

- A diploma qualification in Children’s Services, Community, Teaching, Disability or equivalent and/or relevant experience;
- Demonstrated minimum experience of five (5) years in the management and delivery of high quality OSHC children’s services;
- Demonstrated understanding of the risks associated with delivering child related services and the ability to identify opportunities to minimize risk and ensure legal and regulatory obligations are met and services remain compliant;
- Sound knowledge and understanding of applicable Legislation, Education and Care National Regulations, National Quality Framework, Family Assistance Law and Industry Standards;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience in writing reports and proposals;
- Demonstrated staff leadership and management experience including the ability to develop and engage staff;
- Demonstrated budget and financial management skills;
- Effective time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills;
- An ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, coupled with the ability to achieve collaboration between stakeholders and manage group interactions effectively;
- Computer competency in utilising child care management software and MS Office;
- Current certification for First Aid, CPR, Asthma Management and Anaphylaxis Management;
- Current valid driver’s licence;
- Currently possess, or be willing to obtain, a positive notice Blue Card

**What’s in it for you?**

Achieving our community support and inspiring young people motivates and thrives us to work hard and be the best at what we do. You will bring compassion and drive with your experience and connection to what we do each day. We have an amazing culture where everyone wants to work at the Y, it is not just a job and of course we look after you with a range of benefits.

**Here’s what on offer?**
- Competitive remuneration including the tool of the trade; fully maintained vehicle, mobile phone, laptop and ipad
- Excellent support network with marketing, accounts, operations, safeguarding and other departments
- Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
- Discounted banking and loan rates with CommBank
- Free gym membership which includes our very cool fitness classes
- Discounted rates for private health insurance with Medibank
- Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
- Enjoy a discounted overnight stay at George William Hotel
- Counselling Employee Assistance Program

**What are you waiting for?**

**Other stuff to know**
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- To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:_

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