Educational Leader

**Abou**t us**

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

**Ab**out th**e role**

This position is permanent part-time role and is based at the Narooma Out of School Hours (OOSH) Centre at Narooma Public School.

Your main duties will include:

- Maintain a safe, healthy and caring service daily, providing orientation for families, children and staff while building relationships with schools, principals and the community.
- Develop educational programs based on the National Learning Framework for School-aged Education and Care services.
- Prepare regular reports and Quality Improvement plans as required by Council and the funding bodies.
- Ensuring the adherence to policies and procedures for OOSH centres and assisting the Nominated Supervisor in reviewing and updating these guidelines.
- Promote the service within the local community.
- Stay updated on current issues and changes in Education and Care Services and provide recommendations for staff development training.

**Salary Information**

Total remuneration for the role is in the range of $38.78 to $42.70 gross per hour consisting of:

- $34.78 to $38.30 base salary
- $4.00 to $4.40 superannuation (at 11.5%)
- _A satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check._
- _Medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position._
- _A verified clearance as a result of the Working with Children Check._

**What we offer**

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

**Culture and benefits**
- Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
- Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
- 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
- Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
- Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
- Salary packaging program.

**About you**
- Team leadership skills and experience.
- Experience documenting and maintaining records.
- Well-developed communication skills (oral and written).
- Hold a Supervisor Certificate or meet minimum requirements to gain certification.
- Knowledge of the Law, Regulations and Standards for Education and Care Services.

Please read the **Information Package** for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Louise Hatton on 02 4474 1280.

**Applications close: 11:00pm Thursday 19 September 2024.**
- Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature - meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance._

**Confirmation of personal identity and working rights**:

- As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight. _
- Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice._