Assistant Coordinator - Wollongbar
Assistant Coordinator - Wollongbar
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Job Description
Northern Rivers Community Gateway has been delivering the Rainbow Region Kids (RRK) OSHC program for many years. Our well-established accredited child-centred program provides before school care after school care and vacation care across various locations in the Northern Rivers region.
Were currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Coordinator to join our team at our Wollongbar service.
In this role youll develop valuable skills in building strong relationships with children and families while helping to deliver engaging active programs.
Join a community-based organisation where your work directly supports our purpose and values creating inclusive child-centred spaces where every child can thrive.
About the role
- Lead the day-to-day operations at the service ensuring a fun safe and enriching environment for school-aged children.
- Develop and facilitate engaging programs that include sports games cooking art and craft catering to individual and group needs.
- Foster positive relationships with children parents and the school community.
- Supervise and mentor educators junior employees and students to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Ensure a safe and inclusive environment in accordance with regulatory requirements.
This role includes a compulsory weekly team meeting and a monthly all-staff meeting at the Lismore Head Office.
Weekly hours & flexibility
- Minimum15 hours per week with potential to increase to30 hoursduring vacation care or peak periods.
- Weekly contract hours are worked within the service operational hours:
- Before School Care: 7:00 AM 9:00 AM (varies by service)
- After School Care: 2:30 PM 6:00 PM
- Vacation Care: 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
What we offer
- Attractive salary packaging options (take home more pay!)
- Bonus leave during the Christmas period (in accordance with policy)
- Discounted childcare for staff enrolling their children in RRK programs
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support
- Uniform provided laundry allowance split shift allowance as per the award
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Monthly staff meetings with free catered breakfast
- Opportunities for career progression within a supportive team environment
What were looking for
- Diploma in Childrens Services (or equivalent) OR 3 years of experience working with school-aged children
- Ability to work independently and supervise groups of up to 15 children
- Experience in leading and mentoring staff in an education setting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of childhood development programming and regulations (e.g. NQF My Time Our Place Framework)
- Ability to use digital and cloud-based systems for administration and reporting
Additional requirements
- Current NSW Working with Children Check
- Current Drivers License
- Willingness to undertake a National Police Check
How to apply
Clickto submit your application. You will be directed to the online application portal where you can upload your resume and access thePosition Description.
Please include a one-page cover letter outlining how you meet the what were looking for criteria.
For more information contact. Or
Ben Barratt - People and Culture Officer at
Northern Rivers Community Gateway is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ people living with a disability people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
