Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1518645
To be successful applicants must answer the selection criteria as part of their application:
SC1. Demonstrated ability to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of engaging and age-appropriate educational programs.
SC2. Experience ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Law and Regulations and maintaining accurate records and documentation.
SC3. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and the school community.
SC4. Strong leadership skills, including experience in supervising and guiding a team of educators including a commitment to professional learning and growth of yourself and others.
SC5. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities effectively, including but not limited to human resources and financial management systems in an educational OSHC program.
SC6. Comprehensive knowledge of child safe standards and proven experience in implementing child safe practices and promoting a culturally safe and inclusive environment.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator to join our dedicated team at Apollo Parkways Primary School in Greensborough, VIC. This is a full-time role that will be responsible for overseeing the smooth operation of our on-site OSHC & Vacation Care program and ensuring a safe, engaging and nurturing environment for the students in our care.
This role will be fixed term with the potential for a further extension.
Attendance requirement for this position is 5 days per week Monday to Friday. The shift is split with start and end times of 6.45am - 9.15am and 2.00pm - 6.00pm plus flexible planning time.
Vacation care attendance for the term 2 and 3 break is required, additional holiday attendance pay will be provided. Times to be negotiated with the Principal.
What you'll be doing
What do you need?
There are a variety of qualifications that ACECQA has approved to work within OSHC ranging from education to community services to healthcare. All Coordinators must be at a minimum, Diploma-level qualified. Please copy the below ACECQA webpage into your browser to check your qualifications: https://www.acecqa.gov.au/qualifications/nqf-approved
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Apollo Parkways Primary School Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) commenced in the 1980s and is operated by School Council. We offer safe, enjoyable childcare for school age children who attend Apollo Parkways Primary School and are enrolled in the OSHC service. We provide an education and leisure program that supports children¿s social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs. Apollo Parkways PS OSHC runs from the onsite Community Centre and is licensed for 140 children. In 2023 we began offering Vacation Care for our students during the term breaks of 1, 2 and 3. The service is a Commonwealth approved, not-for-profit service which operates in accordance with The Education & Care Services National Regulations 2011. The service was last rated Meeting Quality Standards by the Department of Education in 2022.
Apollo Parkways PS OSHC pride ourselves on our rich, immersive program that is responsive to the children¿s needs and interests. Each morning and afternoon the children have access to craft activities and organised games, as well as self-directed play opportunities.