OSHC Coordinator

Coordinator of OSHC

Part Time (0.5 FTE)

Norwest Christian College is seeking a gifted Coordinator for our thriving Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program. We are seeking a leader who will motivate and inspire a dedicated team of staff whilst building strong relationships with families and coordinating all day to day operations such as admin, health & safety and program development. As well as providing before and after school care, the OSHC service runs holiday programs during term breaks. The OSHC Coordinator is responsible for the successful management of both aspects of service.

Commencing at the start of Term 4, 2025 or earlier by negotiation, employment of the successful candidate will be subject to the conditions of the NSW Christian Schools General Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement

Your Role :

The Coordinator of OSHC will be expected to deliver a high quality program, promoting service excellence and safety. This will be achieved by supporting and mentoring a high performing, skilled and engaged staff team, and by providing an inclusive and fun environment in which children are engaged and well supervised. In addition to the leadership role the Coordinator will be required to provide hands-on support and guide educators in all aspects of the program.

Qualifications and Experience :

The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate at interview a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ, and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship, as well as the following skills and experience;

• A strong understanding of and commitment to Christian education and the Christian development of children;
• A strong rapport with, empathy with, and understanding of school age children;
• A comprehensive understanding of the needs and differences of children;
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills;
• An understanding  of the 'MyTime, Our Place' learning National Quality Framework;
• Diploma in Children's Services (or working towards); OR Degree in Primary Education or Early Childhood Education (or working towards) OR Equivalent Qualifications as approved by ACEQCA (Youth, Sports Science, Allied Health, Community, Welfare, Fitness, Leadership and more)
• Minimum 2 years experience working in an OSHC centre;
• An enthusiastic, inspiring and innovative personality with an ability to evoke a positive team culture and build community connections;
• A capacity to develop programs that differentiate opportunities for children and
• management of rosters and coordination of budgets.

Service Hours - these are provided to give candidates an opportunity to consider the service hours of the centre. The successful candidate will be expected to make themselves available for rostered supervision during these time frames;

Monday - Friday

• Before School Care (7:00am-9.00am) and;
• After School Care (2.30pm-6.30pm)
• Vacation Care (7:00am- 6:00pm)

For more information about Norwest Christian College please visit our website

Guidelines for Application :

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to provide a Working With Children Check clearance number or clearance letter, and must be able to live and work in NSW.

Salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience

Applications close on Monday, 13 October 2024