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OSHC CO-ORDINATOR/LEAD EDUCATOR

(St Mary Mackillop Bannockburn OSHC)

Permanent /Flexible Work Arrangements/Full- time/Part-time 

About the Y
YMCA Geelong is a for-purpose, not for profit community organisation celebrating 69 years of servicing the community across recreation, camping, youth, and children’s services.

About the job

The OSHC Co-ordinator will be responsible for the operational requirements of the service and will work in partnership with the Principal and school community of St Mary Mackillop Primary School Bannockburn to deliver a high quality engaging program for primary school aged children. The program will run during school terms, splits shifts morning and afternoon, generious administration and planning time, fully resourced service with weekly training allocation. The Y recognises that job security and progression are important in the development of our coordinators and therefore can provide permanent employment in term breaks on our Geelong and District YMCA Vacation Care program based at YMCA Newtown. So the flexibility of fulltime or part time  is available to the successful candidate(s). Job share is also welcomed. The Y will also provide training in the Diploma of School Aged Education and Care for those candidates that are seeking  a career change to  the sector.

Benefits and perks

• Safeguarding Children Culture
• Welcoming of diversity
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee access to Y services and discounts
• Ongoing  Training and Career Development
• Staff Immunisation Program
• Attractive family and volunteer leave entitlements
• Supportive management team
• Staff Awards and Social Functions
• Above Award Remuneration ($66,000-$75,000 Salary, Super, Training)

How to Apply
Position descriptions and YMCA Employment Application forms are available to download on https://geelong.ymca.org.au/job 
All applicants must complete the Employment Application Form on our website and provide a current resume with three referees is provided to be considered for the position.

Safeguarding Children and Young People Requirements

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: Safeguarding Resources : YMCA - Empowering young people 

YMCA Geelong Board and Management are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. All applicants must undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

• a national criminal history check;
• an international criminal history checks where applicants have worked overseas;
• holding or obtaining a valid Working with Children Card;
• Three reference checks.

The successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People policies and practices which include; safeguarding children and young people induction, annual SCYP training programs & committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout terms of employment.

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Position Descriptions

• OSHC Co-ordinator- St Mary MacKillop Bannockburn
• YMCA Employment Application Form