OOSH Assistant

OSHC Assistant Coordinator

• Not For Profit, ability to increase your take home pay with salary packaging
• Fixed term contract maternity leave up to October 2025, potential to become permanent!
• Work Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week 

Join an organisation that embraces diversity and encourages its employees to learn and grow within the organisation.

About the role

The Assistant Coordinator is responsible for working closely with the Coordinator to provide programs for children aged 5 – 12 years in Before School Care & After School Care at our Woy Woy location. 

This is a maternity leave fixed term contract up to October 2025, working 35 hours per week with the potential for the position to become permanent.

During term time and vacation care time this role has split shifts working Monday to Friday, in the mornings from 6.30 am to 9am.  Afternoon hours are 2pm to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. 

 Duties

• Working in support of the coordinator on administrative tasks and efficient day to day operation of the service.
• Regularly evaluating the program to ensure it caters for the interests, needs of school age children, and meets the requirements of the 'My Time - Our Place' Framework.
• Ensure Compliance and best practice programming under the National Quality Standards and Regulations.
• Advising families about the program, policies and procedures when required.
• Where appropriate take on the role of Educational Leader within the service, providing guidance and support.
• Working in support of the coordinator on administrative tasks and efficient day to day operation of the service.
• Willingness to engage in professional development.

Requirements

• Completion of CHCPRT025 "Identify & report children and young people at risk" certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Working With Children Check.

Highly Desirable

• Knowledge of regulation relevant to Outside School Hours Care under the Education and Care Services National Regulations and Law.
• Current First Aid certification/CPR certification/Asthma and Anaphylaxis.
• National Criminal History Check.
• Experience in working in Out of School Hours Care or studying towards your Bachelor of Education Primary Teaching.
• Skills and experience in team leadership.

Culture and Benefits

We know that changing roles is a big decision – so here is what we can offer you:

• Salary packaging – also known as salary sacrifice - means allocating a portion of your salary to pay certain expenses before income tax is calculated. So, on pay day you pay less income tax and have more money for the things that matter.
• A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities.
• Access to training and learning opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.
• Additional paid leave day over the Christmas period. 

About us 

At CatholicCare, we understand the importance of children getting off to a good start in happy, creative and supportive environments that provide opportunities for children to explore, make friends, build on their strengths and get any extra help they need to set them on a positive learning journey.

Our dedicated teams of educators embrace a child’s right to play and facilitate rich learning environments which are relevant, meaningful and full of possibilities, so children are safe, happy, healthy and included. We offer a range of services for children to suit their age and family preferences including early learning and care centres, out of school hours care, vacation care and family day care.

We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

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