Job ID: KAL3

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

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

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

This is a perfect opportunity for an Early Childhood Education Leader, Assistant Director or Room Leader, who is looking to take the next step for their career.

An extensive induction process will be provided for the successful candidate, working closely with the Children Services Manager and onsite Coordinators to learn about the programs. Applicants with any relevant qualifications or experience are encouraged to apply!

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 4 ($43.08 per hour) 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 OSHC Coordinator is pivotal to the program’s success. As the Kalianna OSHC coordinator you will be responsible for:

Managing the OSHC program, adhering to its policies and directives.

Lead the OSHC program at Kalianna to manage staff in supporting children attending the service.

Mentor and teach educators through observation, guided discussions and recommendations for professional development.

The planning and implementation of a child focused 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.

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 Kalianna School Bendigo 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 recognised minimum qualification as per the National Quality Framework

Experience in child services, education, or disability.

Experience in supporting people living with a disability with 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.

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

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

Current vaccination certificate

Proof of Right to work in Australia

Current valid driver’s license

Position description

Download the OSHC Coordinator Position Description via the job listing 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: KAL3

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