Woden Community Service is a non-for-profit organization that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘A caring community where everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.
We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.
WCS is a child-safe organisation. Our staff and volunteers are required to uphold our commitment to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people. All suitable applicants will undergo rigorous screening processes, including WWVP clearances, criminal history checks, and reference checks.
About the Role
We are currently seeking five experienced and motivated Assistant Coordinators for our Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) services at Curtin, Taylor and Duffy locations on a Fixed Term or Permanant Part-Time basis, who will be responsible for managing the team at the service and ensuring the delivery of quality care, manage the service, and build strong relationships with the children, families, school personnel and colleagues. The Senior Coordinator is responsible for multiple groups of children within the one service.
In this role, you will:
Assist the Coordinator in delivering a high-quality, child-safe Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) service.
Support the implementation of the National Quality Framework and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Mentor and support educators, contributing to a positive team culture and professional development.
Foster strong relationships with families, the school, and the local community.
Assist with rostering, staff management, and budget monitoring.
Contribute to the development and review of the Quality Improvement Plan and Strategic Inclusion Plan.
Support the Coordinator in managing daily operations and act as responsible person when required.
Promote open communication with families and team members to ensure a collaborative environment.
Job Description
To be successful for this role, you must possess the following:
• Completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care OR Completed 1 year of any degree or Diploma and 1 year experience working with children over preschool age (or ACECQA approved equivalent) OR Working towards a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care / Certificate IV in Out of School Hours Care/ Education Support/ Youth Work/ Lifestyle & Leisure.
• Extensive skills, knowledge and experience in OSHC, including demonstrated use of the My Time, Our Place framework and the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Sound knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law, Education and Care Services National Regulations.
• Ability to contribute to review of Children’s Services policies and procedures.
• Highly effective interpersonal, leadership and people management skills.
• High level of communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team.
• Reliable, punctual and responsible attitude to work.
• Demonstrated understanding of professional boundaries, privacy and confidentiality.
• Current first aid certificate in an education and care setting (including asthma and anaphylaxis).
Desired Skills and Experience
Why work with Woden Community Services?
Salary packaging option up to $15,899 per Fringe Benefits Tax year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per Fringe Benefits Tax year.
Discounted fees to use WCS Children’s Services Programs.
15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
24/7 nationally recognised Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including 3 additional holistic service sessions.
Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.
Enjoy exclusive discounts and everyday savings on essentials at leading Australian retailers such as Woolworths and Coles, all through our Flare Benefits program.
Paid additional wellbeing day per calendar year.
Applications may close once suitable candidates have been selected, don’t delay get your application in today!
WCS supports diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with a multicultural background, people who live with disability or members of the LGBTIQ community.
