Coordinator Outside School Hours Care Surry Hills

An opportunity for an experienced 2IC to step up into a Service Coordinator role
- Not-for-profit Approved Provider with supportive policies for the educators
- Above award salary with incentives such as study leave & salary sacrificing

This Service is located on Gadigal Land of the Eora Nation. Gadigal People come from the Dharug language group.
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Dharug language

Want to work in an inclusive, diverse, and engaging environment, leading a passionate team whilst being supported by a General Manager? This Coordinator position will see you manage the day-to-day operations of the Service.

Work in a supportive environment where you will be encouraged to grow and develop in your professional practice whilst still ensuring a work/life balance. This service places a strong focus on educator wellbeing with opportunities for educators to access mental health services, flexible shift arrangements & a family friendly culture.

We are seeking a motivated, well-informed, and enthusiastic leader who will be responsible for engaging, leading, and inspiring a team of Educators.

**About the role**:

- Full-time Coordinator role (Nominated Supervisor)
- Flexibility with shift structures to ensure work/life balance
- You will lead and mentor a team of long-standing educators including 2 permanent part-time responsible persons (with the service for 3 years) + a pool of regular casual educators
- Assist to manage the everyday operations of the Service, mentor staff on the floor, create programs, and engage with stakeholders, families, and children.
- Work with families with a wide range of diverse needs.

**A little more about this Service**:

- Supportive environment where educators can access mental health services.
- Service offers opportunities for growth & development through ongoing professional development opportunities & support of career progression.
- Supportive workplace with a group of engaged and dedicated staff and an understanding General Manager.
- All team members have unique strengths and come from diverse backgrounds. However, they share their passion for working with children and are excited to welcome a new Assistant Coordinator/Educational Leader to the Centre.
- An extensive selection of activities offered, with the occasional special program such as swim school, Kung Fu, and local library initiatives.
- A designated OSHC space and separate, off-site office space.

About you:

- You are passionate about working with children and implementing exciting programs that offer opportunities for exploration and wonder
- A confident, flexible, and approachable leader, who is also professional, and compliance driven.
- A positive role model for children and other educators.
- Able to engage all educators to contribute to the planning cycle and creation of programs each week.
- You are a leader who enjoys mentoring educators in their professional practice
- You have a good understanding the National Quality Framework and all it entails including the National Law & Regulations, National Quality Standards, and the Guiding Principles of the NQF
- You understand the National Principles of Child Safe Organisations and endeavour to implement them in your everyday practice
- You are reflective and are always striving for continuous improvement
- You are a clear communicator and enjoy building strong relationships with children, families, educators, and the wider community

**Pre-requisites**:

- Experience working in an OSHC leadership position
- Valid and current NSW Paid Working with Children Check
- Although a qualification isn’t essential, a Certificate or Diploma of Children Services or working towards a qualification will be looked upon fondly.

**Child Safety**:
Looking for an individual that understands, adheres, and promotes The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. In your position, you will create a culture, adopt strategies, and take action to promote child wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people.

**A Working with Children Check applies to this position.