Assistant Coordinator

_**Are you looking for your next step in your career in Outside School Hours Care?**_

Albany Hills OSHC is a large established Parents and Citizens not-for-profit managed service. The service is an integral part of the school community and is looking for a permanent full-time Assistant Coordinator working 38 hours per week across Monday to Friday.

Albany Hills OSHC is receiving the government funding through the ECEC Worker Retention Grant that increases your take home pay. We operate under the P&C Association State Award-OSHC Stream. We provide uniforms, paid first aid certificates and child protection training to our educators. We offer opportunities and support our educators and management team interested in professional and personal development.
- Have a passion for working in the OSHC sector
- Have a solid knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework, My Time Our Place and the Education and Care National Regulations and Act
- Sound computer and IT skills - including an understanding of varying computer operating systems
- Skills to complete administrative and operational tasks to a high and proficient standard with exceptional organisational skills
- Have strong skills in guiding a team and supporting children with their behavioural needs
- Possess the ability to handle and respond to unforeseen accidents, incidents and emergencies
- Ability to remain professional at all times and have the ability to resolve resolution of any conflict that may arise
- High standard verbal and written communication skills and can provide parents with effective feedback and discuss children’s development
- Ability to positively build effective working relationships with stakeholders
- Self-motivated, committed, enthusiastic and ready to support to the Coordinator in the overall running and management of the service and the ability to step into the Coordinator's role as required
- Ability to assist in the day to day operations of the service including administrative tasks and attendance record management including financial management such as budgeting, fee collection and banking
- Provide children with a safe, secure, welcoming and nurturing environment
- Be able to effectively support and supervise staff and positively guide them in areas of performance and provide constructive feedback with guidance and role modelling
- Participate in professional and personal development
- Be reliable, and able to work independently and take initiative

**Skills and experience**:

- A minimum of Certificate III in Children's Services or currently enrolled in an equivalent course as per ACECQA guidelines
- Experience within an OSHC or other child care related setting
- First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
- Working with Children Suitability Card (Blue Card)
- National Police Certificate - less than 6 months old
- Experience with QikKids or OWNA (childcare software) is advantageous
- An understanding of the Child Care Subsidy Structure

Hours will vary so flexibility is required. Shifts will vary from 6.30am start to a 6pm finish Monday to Friday. Flexibility in rostering is available though some split shifts will be required as well as vacation care shifts during school holidays.

**Submission**:
Applicants must provide a cover letter of introduction touching on the job requirements listed above alongside a current resume (including contact details for 2 professional referees). Submissions close 6pm Wednesday 5th November 2025.
- **Only applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.**_

Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person