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Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator

Job posted: 26/11/2024
Applications close: 09/12/2024 (Midnight)
4 days remaining

4 days remaining

Job Description

Location: Geelong

Job type: Full time / From 20/01/2025 - 19/01/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1449220

Reference: 1449220

Occupation: Education and Training

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: Geelong

Selection Criteria

SC1: Demonstrated capacity t manage the work of other staff, showcasing strong administration skills and developing procedures and guidelines related to an OSHC program

SC2: Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills with children, families, staff, school council and the wider community.

SC3: Demonstrated knowledge of program planning, implementation and evaluation, which allows for differences in children's abilities and needs, including those with additional needs.

SC4: Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to the National Quality Framework, including the Approved Learning Framework (MY Time, Our Place), National Quality Standards rating system and Education and Care services Laws/Regulations.

SC5: Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of computers and OSHC management system software.

Role

[Attendance requirement for this position]  The hours for the role include before school, from 7am - 9am and then after school from 3.20pm - 6pm.

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.  Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.  Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.  Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.  Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years.  Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.  Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.  Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver a great experience for children, families and staff.
  • Assist with food preparation and setting up/packing up activities.
  • Supervision of children and ensuring their safety within the program.
  • Be open, caring and engaged with our team to help give every child the best opportunity.
  • Deliver exciting innovative programs that support children outcomes.
  • Liase with school leaders regarding spending and budgets.

Who May Apply

Anyone with the relevant qualifications and aptitudes. 

Must hold: 

  • an employee Working with Children Check 
  • HLTAID012 First Aid in a Childcare Setting 
  • Be willing to obtain a National Criminal History
  • Completed or in the process of completing an ACECQA recognised qualification, including but not limited to, studies in Teaching, Childcare or Community Services.  For the full list of ACECQA recognised qualifications in Victoria, please visit: www.aqecqa.gov.au 

EEO AND OHS Commitment

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.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

Child Safe Standards

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

DE Values

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

Conditions of Employment

  • All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
  • Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
  • A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
  • Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Location Profile

Mandama Primary School is located in Grovedale (southern suburban area of Geelong) in an established residential area which has an enrolment of 374 students.  The SFO Index is 0.41 and the SFOE Index at 0.36.  Within our cohort we have 20 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.   The school has 17 classes with 2 classes at Prep level, 5 at 1/2, 5 at 3/4, and 5 at 5/6.  The school has 35 EFT staff, comprising of the Principal, Assistant Principal, 2 Learning Specialists, 18 classroom teachers, 5 specialist teachers - Visual Arts, Performing Arts/Music, Italian, Physical Education and Digital Technologies. The ESSS comprises of 14 classroom support staff, 1 Library staff member, and 2 full time equivalent administration staff. Mandama families also benefit from the care provided by the Student Welfare Officer including strong partnerships with EMU, Drummond St., CASEA and others. The school has Technical Support Staff, an Out of School Hours Coordinator, and a Maintenance/Gardener. 

The staff work hard to provide a teaching pedagogy reflective of 21st century designs including ICT rich environments and personalised learning for every student.  Our curriculum is delivered in a positive, stimulating and challenging environment where every child experiences success and is supported to develop a love of life-long learning, following the Mandama Motto of `Learning for Life¿.  We operate a 1:1 ipad program to support and extend student learning opportunities through years 3-6, and school based devices for our P-2 students. The students explore their world through inquiry based learning to become thinking, informed, resilient and self-directed learners who can contribute actively to their community.  The effective teaching of English and Mathematics is recognised as the foundation to successful learning and is a key aspect of teaching throughout the day. The establishment of our Food forest, Camping program, Swimming and Student Leadership teams enable students to hone their life skills and knowledge. We have introduced a "Learning for Life" weekly program which incorporates the School Values with the SWPBS and Resilience, Rights, and Respectful Relationships programs as a way of developing social and emotional skills in our students. The provision of lunchtime activities in PE and the Arts, lunchtime library activities, and the Passive Play room also caters for students in non-classroom times.

Mandama Primary School has a supportive School Council and willingly embraces parent/carer helpers volunteering to assist with classroom learning support programs, sports programs and other school events.

Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator

Job type:

Full time / From 20/01/2025 - 19/01/2026

Job classification:

Ed Support Level 1-Range 3

Contact:

Sarah Harper | 03 5243 0820

Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator