Why join our team?

• A dedicated Coordinator and Regional Officer and team to guide and support you.
• Employment assistance program for ongoing wellbeing, and retail discount program for all of SCECS staff.
• Ongoing Professional Development to reach your professional and personal goals.
• Extensive career opportunities in a growing team and company.
• An inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• A great work-life balance where you can make a difference.

The Role

With a genuine passion for childcare, you will be compassionate and friendly and possess the ability to interact with children positively and productively.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Provide a safe OSHC service for staff and children in an all-inclusive professional team environment
• Support the design and implementation of engaging educational programs with observations and reflection journals
• Create opportunities to share children’s participation and engagement in programs with families
• Maintain strong relationships with families and the school community
• Provide high-quality care and supervision for children before school and after school care
• Support children's social, emotional and physical development through play, recreation and meaningful experiences.
• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all children is maintained at all times.
• Follow SCECS policies, procedures and the National Quality Framework requirements.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents, carers, school staff and colleagues.
• Assist with setting up and packing down activities, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, and ensuring equipment is safely stored.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and respected.
• Actively participate in professional development and ongoing learning.
• Uphold SCECS's commitment to child safety and protection and report any concerns in accordance with relevant policies and legislation.

About you 

To be successful you will have:

• A qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (Desirable) 
• Previous work experience in Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) (Desirable) 
• Hold a certificate of training in Child Protection (Desirable) 
• Full first-aid certificate (Desirable) 
• Hold an NSW Working with Children check (Required) 
• Completed the mandatory national child safety training via GECCKO. Register GECCKO (Required) 

❗ Important Information

• Applicants must have current and valid working rights in Australia

• We are a child safe organisation and we are committed to prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, a Working with Children Check is required before commencement.