OOSH Mobile Coordinator -Mutiple Sites (Newcastle and Maitland Regions)

St Nicholas OOSH prides itself on core values of care, compassion and inclusion and offer assurance of quality management and practices through our centres. We aim to provide an environment that recognises the value of family and developing secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships. BENEFITS As an employee of St Nicholas, you will have access to a range of benefits, including: Working within one of the largest employers in Newcastle and the Hunter region, with opportunity for career advancement within St Nicholas, and perhaps other agencies of the Diocese Bishop's Leave, which is three days of additional leave between Christmas and New Year annually Paid Parental Leave 50% off child care fees for all full and part-time employees Flexible working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance Being part of an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing team A suite of training and professional development opportunities to support you in achieving your career goals Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu injections, reduced gym membership, reduced healthcare, and more POSITION DESCRIPTION We are currently seeking a passionate and energetic OOSH Mobile Coordinator  to work across our well-established services in the  Newcastle, Maitland and Upper Hunter regions. Maintaining a work life balance, this position will be offered on a  permanent part-time basis , working across our before and after school programs and vacation care programs for children aged 5 – 12 years old. Hours for vacation care programs operate between 6.30am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday (approx. 8 hours per day). It would be an expectation to be available for most of these shifts. As the mobile coordinator, you are expected to oversee the operations of the service, lead, guide and support a team which provides high quality education and care to school aged children. This includes: Developing relationships that support and partner with families Ensuring St Nicholas OOSH is compliant with the Education and Care Services national law and regulations and other relevant legislation Ensuring that the policies of St Nicholas OOSH are implemented Ensuring the centre Quality Improvement Plan is implemented and that the centre works towards exceeding the National Quality Standard for Early Education and Care Ensuring that St Nicholas staff and Management act on the organisation’s commitment to continuous improvement wherever possible Adequate knowledge and understanding of the provision of education and care to children Ability to effectively supervise and manage an education and care service EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation Demonstrated knowledge of services requirements of the CCS (childcare subsidy system) and ability to perform software application for compliance Be willing to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor under the Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Bill 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations Demonstrated ability to successfully support the My Time Our Place Framework for School Aged Children with the centre curriculum Previous experience in successfully managing a budget for an Early Education or OOSH Centre QUALIFICATIONS Diploma in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Children’s Services (minimum of 3 years’ experience) as identified by Australian Children’s Education and care Authority Working with Children Check verification number Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training Child protection qualification If you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education we would love to hear from you!  APPLY  now. Please note  that by not addressing the selection criteria may affect your application and you may not be shortlisted. Additional Information The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation. St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background. St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.