Assistant Coordinator

The Assistant Coordinator is responsible for working closely with the coordinator to provide programs for children aged 5 - 12 years in Before School Care, and Vacation Care at Our Lady of Dolour's Chatswood.

This is a Permanent Full-time position.

• Duties
• Regularly evaluating the program to ensure it caters for the interests and needs of school age children and meets the requirements of the 'My Time - Our Place' Framework.
• Advising families about the program, policies and procedures when required.
• Where appropriate take on the role of Educational Leader within the service, provide guidance, and support to the team on best practice programming.
• Working in support of the coordinator on administrative tasks and efficient day to day operation of the service;
• Requirements
• Experience in working in outside school hours care or similar child related experience; a Cert 3 certificate will be highly regarded but is not essential.
• Skills and experience in team leadership.
• Completion of the "Identify & Respond to Children and Young People at Risk" certificate.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to Outside School Hours Care and the National Quality Framework as it applies to Outside School Hours Care.
• Current First Aid certification / CPR certification / Asthma and Anaphylaxis
• Working With Children Check
• Culture and Benefits

Please find attached a video about what it means to work at CatholicCare. We also offer :

• 1000 sign on bonus (conditions apply : paid $250.00 in first pay and remainder after probation is passed)
• Salary packaging benefits to receive a portion of your salary tax-free.
• A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective / practice supervision opportunities.
• Access to training and learning opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support; as well as
• About us

At CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay we make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our services include NDIS disability services, foster care and out of home care supports, services for seniors, children's services and a range of Community Services supports.

We are also a child-safe and child-friendly organisation.

We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

• How to apply
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