Assistant Program Coordinator- OSHC

Job Description

Communities at Work is Canberra's leading not-for-profit provider of early education and care. We invest in local community services. We’ve won the ACT Training Awards "Large Employer of the Year" five times in a row. About the Team Communities at Work is Canberra's largest Early Education and Care provider, operating numerous Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) services across Canberra. These services provide before and after school care, and school holiday programs. Our services focus on children. We place each child at the center of our practice and deliver high-quality programs to foster children's emotional well-being, social skills, communication, and confidence. About the Role Under the guidance of the Program Coordinator, provide a high level of assistance in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of the Out of School Hours Care Program in line with the National Quality Framework. Provide a high level of assistance to the Program Coordinator, and when needed lead the Out of School Hours Care service delivery. Act as a Responsible Person as required. Promote knowledge of and guide the contemporary best practice in working with children. Contribute to the development and documentation of meaningful learning and experiences for children within the program. Anticipate and be responsive to changes in client needs, manage client expectations, and provide a courteous and professional service to clients. Ensure compliance with Mandatory Reporting, Reportable Conduct, and reporting requirements under the National Quality Framework. Perform other duties as directed. About You Maintain current “Working With Vulnerable People” registration. Completed the equivalent of at least one year of full-time study in a diploma or degree course, or other approved qualification as defined by ACECQA. One year of experience working with children over preschool age. Good understanding of the National Quality Framework. First Aid Certificate. Current Driver's License. Food Safety Supervisor Certificate. Allergy Awareness Training. Make a difference and help others as part of Canberra's largest community organisation. Join an inclusive and friendly workplace, where people are at the heart of everything. We offer flexible options for study leave, leave concessions, paid parental leave, and more. Reimbursements for lifestyle & healthy activity programs (including gym membership, remedial massages, and more) are available. Guidance and support for mental health through our Employee Assistance Program is also provided. Improve your take-home pay through salary packaging; Communities at Work has charity status, which means employees can enjoy a $15,900 tax-free cap on rent, mortgages, groceries, and other expenses. Employees can also receive up to 95% discounts on enrolment gap fees in early education and care, out-of-school hours care, and school holiday programs *(conditions apply). Apply Now Click APPLY or call us at 02 6293 6200 for a confidential chat. Please include a cover letter. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, age groups, abilities, and cultures. Your application will include the following questions: How many years' experience do you have as a program coordinator? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? Do you hold a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate? provides a broad suite of quality community programs of social value and practical benefit. Our vision is for a resilient and socially inclusive community that cares for the well-being of all. We are a local organisation that understands local needs. With nearly 40 years of experience, we provide services across the ACT and within the Greater Capital Region to more than 20,000 people annually. #J-18808-Ljbffr