OSHC Coordinator - Armstrong Creek Primary School

About The Y Victoria

Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. With over 5000staff and volunteers we deliver services at more than 150 locations every day including: Childrens Programs Action Sports Camps Recreation Youth Services and The Virtual Y.

OSHC (Outside School Hour Care) are services for families children and schools across Victoria. Suitable for children aged from five to 12 years old we offer both before and after school care and school holiday programs.

About the opportunity

The Y Victoria is currently seeking a permanent full-time Coordinator for our OSHC Program at Armstrong Creek Primary School. You will have a passion for providing engaging experiences for all children including those with additional this role you will work directly with the children in the service providing them with the care guidance and resources they need to thrive.

The hourly rate for the position is between $34 - $41 p/hour (depending on your qualification) 12% super.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing a tailored OSHC program of 50-100 children that addresses the specific needs and interests of each child particularly those with additional needs;
• Ensuring students are supported in exploring and fulfilling their needs expectations and goals;
• Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment that promotes positive behaviour and social and emotional wellbeing;
• Leading and managing a strong team of educators who support you in operating a high quality and fun Outside of School Hours Care program with the assistance of your Coordinator;
• Establishing and maintaining network relationships with key stakeholders service providers and referral services;
• Ensuring accurate monitoring and reporting through meticulous family record-keeping adhering to confidentiality and privacy requirements;
• Addressing complex barriers impacting a students access to appropriate supports.

About You

Our ideal candidate is a natural leader with a strong background in education and working with children with additional needs. Your understanding of best practices in education behavior management and child development enables you to lead by example and drive continuous improvement within your will:

• Be compassionate empathetic and resilient with a genuine passion for supporting the unique needs of every child and family
• Have great organisational and administration skills and proficiency in IT specifically Microsoft office and Qikkids
• Be an empowering mentor fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement within your team
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Whats in it for me

At the Y Victoria we value our people. Working for us means youll enjoy great work-life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual such as:

• Dual staffing policy when you work at a Y OSHC service you will always work alongside another staff member and never alone
• Free access to gyms recreation and aquatics centres across the state
• Discounts for your children to attend a Y Victoria OSHC service or Early Learning centre
• Supportive management teams youll report into a Regional OSHC Coordinator who works on the floor across a portfolio of services mentoring and providing guidance to you and your team
• Split shift allowance if you work both before and after school in the same day youll receive additional loading on all rostered hours for the day
• Flexible working and rostering arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to the Virtual Y online health and wellness

What do you need

• Youll need to have either completed or be working towards a Diploma or tertiary-level qualification as determined by ACECQA (see the link below)
• Youll need to have or be willing to obtain a First Aid in an Education & Care Setting certificate (or equivalent)
• Youll need to have or be willing to obtain a valid Victorian Working with Childrens Check employee check
• Youll need to have or be willing to obtain a Food Safety Supervisor certificate within the first month of your employment

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: to Apply

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If you would like to learn more or discuss these roles please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor Lavanya Chandra who will be happy to answer your questions:

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Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.

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