OSHC Coordinator – Paringa Park

We’re Educators. We’re born to make a difference – Rita Pierson 

Our Patch are looking for an inspiring Coordinator to help Lead and Grow our OSHC Program at Paringa Park Primary School in North Brighton, SA!

• Visionary Leaders Wanted!
• Leader Bonus Incentive
• Lead an Engaging program that fosters interaction and GROWth.
• Help Create a Patch for Every Child to GROW!
• Fun, Friendly Work Environment with Flexible Hours
• Build Strong Relationships with the Community, Families, and Children

ABOUT YOU:

• Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent (or working towards) 
• Employee Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
• Current National Police Check (or willing to obtain)
• Childcare/OSHC Experience
• First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma and CPR Certificates (or willing to obtain)
• Valid VIC Driver’s Licence 
• Ability to comfortably run a single-staffed service 
• Experience assisting a large service with varying needs 

WHAT WILL YOUR HOURS LOOK LIKE:

As you are leading our program, our families and children need you to be available for the below hours: 

• Before School Care – Monday to Friday from 6.30am – 9.00am 
• Various shifts during school holiday programs 
• Additional Admin Hours

OUR VALUES:

Our Patch is committed to children voice and creating a patch for every child to G.R.O.W.  

Our teams are Grounded, both as individuals and as a team, by being mindful and taking responsibility, as we build open, purposeful and lasting Relationships, take Ownership of our roles and have pride in all that we do – in order to create endless opportunities for magic, imagination and Wonder. We want you to come on our journey with us.  

WHY CHOOSE OUR PATCH:

• Committed Coach who spends an abundance of time with you each week – one on one 
• Lots of training – with your colleagues and our specialist team in support office – we want you to GROW 
• We are committed to your GROWth – we will map your career path to get you where you want to go 
• We are on a mission to change OSHC – so come along and be prepared to do different 
• We know people like you know more people, so we have a very generous referral program 
• And of course, we pay you all your allowances required by law, including uniforms and split shift. 
• Meaningful Work – Children come first in all that we do. Our Patch exists to give every child a patch to GROW 
• Staff discount program for your children to attend our programs. 
• Paid administration hours 
• No weekend work 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program 
• Ongoing roles – Our Patch is expanding, and we want you along for the journey! 
• Recognition and Appreciation – we see you! Our Reward and Recognition Program shows you the appreciation you deserve.  

ABOUT SAFEFGUARDING CHILDREN:

Our Patch are a Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment. The successful applicant is required to possess a current and valid ‘working with children’ check and is subject to a satisfactory criminal history record check.

As part of Safeguarding children and Our Patch screening process, all checks and referees will be verified.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact us on 1300 018 310 or email recruitment@ourpatchgroup.com 

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

Do you have experience in administration?

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years’ experience do you have as an Outside School Hours Care Coordinator?

Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

Do you have professional child care experience?

How many hours are you available to work per week?

Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?