Job ID: SDS3

Do you love what you do and want to make a difference?

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Specialist Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator to join our innovative high-intensity OSHC program for children with disabilities attending Bendigo Special Developmental School.

As the Specialist OSHC Coordinator at Bendigo SDS, you’ll manage and implement child-focused educational and recreational programs. You’ll lead reflective discussions, mentor educators, and support children with complex needs. This role includes coordinating after-school and school holiday care programs, ensuring adherence to policies and developmental goals.

About Us

Lifely is a disability service provider with 40 years’ experience supporting people with a disability and their families. Check out our About Us page on our website at lifely.org.au/about

We are proud to be part of a government-funded program providing free OSHC services to children and young people with disabilities attending specialist schools.

Remuneration commencing at SCHADS Level 5 plus optional salary packaging to reduce the tax you pay and increase your take-home pay (as per PBI status).

Your role at a glance

Your role as the Specialist OSHC Coordinator is pivotal to the program's success. As the Bendigo SDS Specialist OSHC coordinator you will be responsible for:

• Managing the OSHC program, adhering to its policies and directives.
• Lead the OSHC program at SDS to manage staff in supporting children with complex needs.
• The planning and implementation of a child focussed educational, developmental and recreational program.
• Lead and participate in reflective discussions on practice and the implementation of the MTOP V 2.0. Reflective discussions and considerations for practice will focus upon interactions, routines, intentional teaching, teaching and learning and inclusion strategies.
• Mentor and teach educators through observation, guided discussions and recommendations for professional development.
• Lead the program in supporting children with complex needs and support requirements.
• Adhering to, and supporting the developmental goals and plans of the children.

The program operates with After-school, and School Holiday care programs:

• After-school care (Monday-Friday): You will be responsible for coordinating and planning activities at Bendigo Special Developmental School from 10 am to 6 pm, directly supervising staff and children from 2:45 pm to 6 pm or until the last child is picked up.
• School Holiday Care: You will be responsible for coordinating and planning activities at your site, directly supervising staff and children from 8 am to 6 pm or until the last child is picked up.

The ideal candidate must have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Allied Health, Education, or a related field.
• A recognised minimum qualification as per the National Quality Framework
• Leadership experience in child services, education, disability, or allied health.
• Experience in supporting people living with a disability with complex support needs.
• Passion for child development and education.
• Strong ethics, child safety awareness, and work health and safety knowledge.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience in the face of change.

Flexible working arrangements can be considered for the right candidate.

You must be willing to provide the following prior to starting work:

• A Bachelor's degree in Allied Health, Education, or a related field.
• A recognised minimum qualification as per the National Quality Framework
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid and CPR Certificates
• NDIS Orientation Certificate
• Mandatory Reporting Certificate
• COVID vaccination (including first booster)
• Proof of Right to work in Australia
• Current valid driver's license

Position description

Download the Specialist OSHC Coordinator Position Description via the joblisting at lifely.org.au/opportunities

How to Apply:

Apply using ‘Quick Apply’ or through the listing on our website at lifely.org.au/opportunities

Please include:

• Job Ad Number: SDS3
• Application letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description.
• Resume
• Proof of Australian Citizenship or Work Visa (e.g., birth certificate, passport, visa, etc.)

For further information, please contact Lochlan Tobin (Human Resources) on 1300 799 421 or email [email protected]

Lifely is an equal opportunity employer, a Child Safe organisation and upholds zero tolerance to abuse and neglect. We promote the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds