OSHC Assistant Coordinator – Crestmead

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

Our Patch OSHC are looking for an Assistant Coordinator to help Lead and GROW our Crestmead service in Crestmead! 

ABOUT OUR SERVICE AT CRESTMEAD:

• Supportive School  
• Wonderful and engaging community 
• Great Space! 
• And the children are ready for you! 

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 QLD Photo ID
• Career Driven and passionate about OSHC
• Experience assisting a service with varying needs

WHAT WILL YOUR HOURS LOOK LIKE:

As you will be Co-leading our program, ideally you would be available for the below hours: 

• Before School Care – Monday to Friday from 6.00am – 9.00am 
• After School Care – Monday to Friday from 2.30pm – 6.00pm
• Various shifts during Vacation Care.
   

This role will be Permanent Part-Time with initial contracted hours starting from 32.5 Hours a week with a potential to increase. 

OUR VALUES:

Our Patch is committed to children’s voices 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 in our roles, as we build open, purposeful and lasting Relationships. Our teams 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:

• Dedicated and supportive Leader who will help you GROW into the educator you were born to be
• 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 OSHC 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 
• 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:

• How many years’ experience do you have as an Outside School Hours Care Assistant Coordinator?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?
• How many hours are you available to work per week?
• Have you completed a qualification in Children’s Services – Outside School Hours Care?
• Do you have experience working with children with special needs?