OOSH Program Coordinator

ROOSH is a ministry of Ryde Baptist Church and collaborates closely with Northcross Christian School. Our not-for-profit service offers Before and After School Care during the school term and a Vacation Care program during the school holidays in a compassionate, nurturing, Christian environment.

The role includes split shifts throughout the week running each session and designated programming/admin time. This individual is responsible for:

• Managing the program’s floor operations for a 75-place service
• Guiding and directing a young team of educators and juniors
• Designing and implementing an appropriate educational program for primary-aged children
• Shaping the pedagogical practices and approach of the service and its educators

Required Qualifications and Attributes (or obtain before commencing):

• Be an Australian Citizen or have evidence of Australian Work Rights
• Hold a current Child Protection certificate (CHCPRT025)
• Hold a current First Aid certificate (HLTAID012)
• Hold a current CPR training certificate (HLTAID009)
• Hold a Food Safety Supervisor certificate (SITXFSA005 and SITXFSA006)
• Hold a current Working with Children Check
• Knowledge and understanding of National Quality Framework including National Quality Standards, Education and Care Services National Laws and Regulations, School Aged Care framework (My Time, Our Place V2.0, 2022, Assessment and Rating process)
• Experience working with children

Desirable Qualifications:

• Hold a Diploma of School Aged Care (equivalent or higher)
• Hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (equivalent or higher)
• Similar Qualification

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Children’s Services Award $30 – $35/hour (depending on qualifications)
• Weekly Educational Leaders allowance
• Split Shift allowance
• Uniform Laundry allowance
• 12% Super
• Workers Retention Payment (currently 15% increase on hourly rate)
• Working From Home flexibility available with programming hours
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted care sessions (if applicant has primary-aged children)
• Required on site during care sessions
• Occasional short travel required for purchasing resources

Work Hours – Monday to Friday:

• Shift 1: 7:15am – 9:15am
• Shift 2: 2:20pm – 6:05pm
• Programming: 9 hours of weekly programming time, flexible, can be worked from home

How to Apply:

Please contact roosh@rydebaptist.com.au or call 0438 769 719. Attention to Michelle – ROOSH Manager.

Please include a cover letter and a resume with any relevant work or volunteer experience including current qualifications.