Address Our Service | The Role:
Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre is a community based not-for-profit organisation that operates six Outside of School Hours Care (OSHC) services in Dubbo. We care for mixed age children including preschool age children (4+ years) and up to primary school aged children.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Diploma qualified Educator and Nominated Supervisor.
You will be responsible for:
- the day-to-day management of the service in consultation with the OSHC Coordinator and CEO
- leading a team of Educators onsite with the overarching support of the OSHC Coordinator (Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor)
- developing and facilitating an engaging child-centred weekly program full of various activities such as arts & crafts, STEM, sports, and games
- ensuring supervision of children in a caring environment
- managing the day-to-day operations of the service including compliance, records and administration.
Hours: This role is full time or may be offered part time with semi-flexible hours for the right candidate. Ideal candidates will be able to work split shifts at Before School Care and After School Care. After School Care hours of 2.30pm-6pm is essential.
What we can offer you:
- Great tax savings. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) we can offer you salary sacrifice options for general living expenses (conditions apply, not available to casuals)
- Pay rates in accordance with Children’s Services Award 2010, including any applicable allowance/s e.g., broken shift allowance.
- Semi-flexible hours and/or rotational roster for the right candidate.
- Staff discount on OSHC childcare fees - conditions apply.
- Opportunities for leadership roles.
- Professional development opportunities including free annual first aid, child protection and other training.
- Shared learning and weekly programming meetings with other centre responsible persons.
- Off floor hours for programming and administration.
- Uniform.
- Free flu shot.
- Friendly and supportive management and OSHC team.
Selection Criteria - About You:
- be over 18 years old
- hold a Working with Children's Check (WWCC) clearance
- hold a Diploma level Early Childhood education and care qualification (CHC50121/CHC50113/CHC50908 or approved equivalent); OR hold a Certificate III level education and care qualification (CHC30121 or approved equivalent) and currently undertaking or willing to enrol and work towards the Diploma;
- current first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management (HLTAID012 or equivalent) or willing to obtain
- child protection certificate (CHCPRT025/CHCPRT001 or equivalent) or willing to obtain
- relevant experience to effectively supervise and manage the centre in day-to-day operations (at least 2 years desirable)
- Commitment, knowledge, and experience in implementing the National Quality Standards and the EYLF/MTOP learning frameworks
- Ability to work after school care shifts between 2:30pm-6:00pm Monday-Friday, and vacation care. Ability to also work before school care shifts (if working full time).
- Hold a current Driver Licence.
Award: Children's Services Award, Level 5A - Level 6
How to Apply: Apply online, answer the online questions and ensure your profile has a downloadable resume with your contact details.
Other positions available: If you do not hold the qualifications/experience but are interested in working in after school care please apply to our other listings.
