Assistant Oshc Coordinator - St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Position: Assistant OSHC Coordinator
Commencement Date: 2 April 2024
Employment Status: Part-Time
Hours per week: 22.5
Hourly Rate: $32.77
Applications Close: Wednesday, 20 March 2024
About us
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is situated in West Bundaberg and accepts enrolments from the whole Bundaberg district. We are proud to be a part of the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton, and are closely aligned to the Bundaberg parish, which encompasses the whole Bundaberg region.
Increasing enrolments have allowed the school to continually improve the opportunities we provide for our students. However, the school has retained its intimate, ‘family-like’ atmosphere through the efforts of our very active parent community in partnership with staff.
St Patrick's is a Catholic co-educational three stream school catering for approximately 500 students from Prep to Year 6. Our school has a dedicated team of professionals who work collaboratively to provide high-quality education through innovative and data-informed teaching and learning programs that will support the academic, spiritual and emotional needs of every student.
Your Role
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is seeking a full-time Assistant Outside Schools Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator to join their team. This is a part-time position, comprising of before and after school care as well as vacation care. Commencement date will be 2 April 2024, or as negotiated with the successful applicant.
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 and Vacation Care.
Typical duties (but not limited to):

• Regularly evaluating the program to ensure it caters for the interests and needs of school age children and meets the requirements of the 'My Time - Our Place' Framework;
• Advising families about the program, policies and procedures when required;
• Where appropriate take on the role of Educational Leader within the service, provide guidance, and support to the team on best practice programming;
• Working in support of the Coordinator on administrative tasks and efficient day to day operation of the service;

For further information about the role, please view the .
About you
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals who are passionate about education and working with students.
Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:

• understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality in dealing with young people and their needs
• the ability to work well either individually or collaboratively in a team and to accept direction and support
• genuine care for the wellbeing of students
• adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic educational setting

What we offer

• Competitive salary range
• Superannuation of 12.75% contribution
• Broken shift allowance of $35.98 per day, available for split shifts
• Modern facilities and resources
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• A minimum Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent is preferred. Applicants studying towards or willing to obtain an

diploma level qualification, are encouraged to apply. * First Aid Certificate, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Training (ACECQA approved)

• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

• Complete the application below
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the

for employment in Catholic Schools * Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees

• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Please note that current employees of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton can apply by sending a Cover Letter and copy of their Current CV (including 3 referees) to .
Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Kim O'Shea-Hard, Principal, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Bundaberg 07 4994 8335.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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