OOSH Area Manager

OOSH Area Manager (Parental Leave Cover)

Police Citizens Youth Clubs NSW Ltd

ABOUT THE JOB

• 12-month Full-Time Parental Leave cover role within an innovative and collaborative team.
• Make a difference while empowering childcare success.

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated OOSH Support Area Manager to join our team on a full-time basis based in our State Office at Sydney Olympic Park. You will require strong leadership and management experience, with extensive knowledge in the Children Services sector. This position will lead and support PCYC OOSH care services and its coordinators, ensuring all operations are compliant and responsive to the needs of children, families and their community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a full-time support and leadership role, reporting to the State Children's Services Manager. In this role, you will:

• Provide day-to-day support and direction for the operation of several OOSH care services across metro and regional areas in NSW.
• Overseeing risk management activities at services in consultation with Service Coordinators.
• Liaising closely and regularly with the State Children Services Manager on matters of service compliance and continuous improvement.
• Provide financial mentoring and regular budget reporting including but not limited to revenue, expenses, and opportunities.
• Lead recruitment processes. Including but not limited to, recruitment administration, shortlisting candidates, talent pooling, interviewing candidates and conducting reference checks.
• Analyse the cluster's financial performance on a regular basis and identify areas for corrective action.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to Service Coordinators on child protection regulations and reporting requirements.
• Ensuring PCYC policies and procedures in use at services are compliant with regulations and legislation and reporting issues and feedback to the State Children Service Manager.

ABOUT US

Established in 1937, PCYC NSW is a life changing charity collaborating in partnership with communities and NSW Police to empower youth, get kids active in life and reduce and prevent youth crime. We have sixty-six clubs and eighteen OOSH services across NSW, with a vision for significant growth.

Our aim is to engage with and positively influence over 70,000 youth members through mainstream sport, recreation, education, leadership, and cultural programs. We also work with at-risk youth to break the cycle of disadvantage through crime prevention, vocational education, youth capacity building and social responsibility programs to enhance the life direction and outcomes of over 7,500 youth per year.

ABOUT YOU

If you are looking for a new role to make your own and that aligns with your current career goals together with:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or Equivalent work experience) -* Essential*
• Valid Working with Children Check and Current National Police Check –* Essential*
• Current First Aid and CPR in an Education and Care Setting – Essential
• Approved ACECQA Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management training – Essential
• Experience in leading compliance, investigations and quality assurance programs including strong knowledge in auditing requirements - Essential
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills - Essential
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the NQS, NQF standards, Child Protection legislation, Work Health, and Safety legislation - Essential

UNIQUE INCENTIVES TO WORK WITH US

• Receive a discounted rate of 80% on your childcare fees at any one of our OOSH services across NSW.
• Plus, the childcare subsidy will then be applied to the reduced amount.
• Enjoy generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $15,899 per annum tax free.
• Use a further $2,650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses with a Meals and Entertainment Card.
• Enjoy generous leave entitlements including additional paid leave.
• Access Fitness Passport Membership and free PCYC gym membership at participating clubs.
• Workplace flexibility.

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Do not miss this opportunity to work for an organisation with a proud and extensive 86-year legacy, where you empower young people and change lives.

PCYC is a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all applicants to apply

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Police Criminal History Background Check (Less than 6 months old).

The position will require travel across NSW.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term

Pay: $90,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Salary packaging

Work Location: In person