OSHC Coordinator - Prahran, VIC

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Prahran East, Victoria, AUS
In-Office
48-50 Hourly
Entry level
Kids + Family
The Role
Coordinate and run Out Of School Hours Care programs including before/after school and vacation care. Plan activities, ensure child safety and inclusive environment, prepare snacks, manage daily operations, support assessment and ratings, liaise with stakeholders, and mentor educators.
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Job Details

About your service: Wesley College, Prahran

Hourly Rate: $47.81 to $50.00 Per Hour + 12% Super.

Additional payment of $2.07 to $2.15 per hour available under Worker Retention Payment Scheme.

  • Days Required: Monday to Friday. Five days per week required.
  • Before School Care: 6:45 am to 8:45 am.
  • After School Care: 2:15 pm to 6:00 pm.
  • Total Hours: 28 hours and 45 minutes per week.
  • Vacation Care: Up to 30 hours per week.
  • Contract: Casual.
  • Professional development sessions are paid training sessions, and Retention payments are above award.
Role

The Out of School Hours Care Coordinator supports the safe, engaging and inclusive operation of the after-school care program. The OSHC Coordinator supervise school-aged children, supports daily routines, prepares and organises the program amd resource and contributes to a welcoming environment.

Your Impact: Key Responsibilities

As our OSHC Service Coordinator, you will support the safe, engaging, and inclusive operation of our care programs, supervising primary school aged children.

  • Be the Visionary: You will coordinate the delivery of programming, epic science experiments, sports tournaments, and creative arts that support children’s development, wellbeing, and interests.
  • Safety First, Fun Always: Undertake direct supervision and care of children. Maintain a clean, organised, and safe environment, monitoring and reporting hazards, incidents, or injuries promptly.
  • Chef it up: Whip up healthy, tasty snacks, breakfast and afternoon tea. Maintain food preparation and serving areas in line with food handling guidelines and health regulations.
  • The Clockwork Catalyst: Manage the day-to-day routines of the service, including sign-in/sign-out, attendance records, safe dismissal, program setup/pack-away, and essential administrative duties outside of care hours.
  • Champion Quality: Coordinate observations and feedback to assist with ongoing program planning. Partner with your Programs Engagement Manager on Assessment & Ratings with the full backing of our compliance experts at TEG Compass.
  • The Community Connector: Build positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with children, families, and school leadership. Support communication regarding daily routines, minor matters, and children’s general wellbeing.
  • Uphold Child Safety: Actively promote a child-safe environment by strictly adhering to the child protection protocols, identifying risks, and taking all necessary measures within your mandatory reporting obligations. Support the implementation of Extend's policies including child safety, risk management, atteendance, behaviour guidleines and emergency procedures to align with Wesely college's policies.
  • Child Protection Responsibility: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and comply with the Extend's Child Protection Program, including the Child Protection & Safety Policy, Code of Ethics, and all legislative and reporting obligations relating to child safety.
  • Child Safety Practice: Actively promote and maintain a child-safe environment by identifying and responding to child safety risks, recognising indicators of abuse, managing disclosures, reporting concerns through appropriate internal and external channels, and taking all reasonable steps to protect students in their care.
What You Bring to the Mix
  • The Qualification: You’ve got (or are studying toward) a Diploma, Bachelor’s, Masters in Early Childhood, Primary Teaching, or School Aged Care and more. Check with us if your qualification is approved!
  • The Vibe: You’re warm, engaging, and have a "can-do" attitude.
  • The Essentials: A valid Working With Children Check, Child Protection Training Certificate, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Management (willingness to obtain).
  • Master Connector: Whether you’re engaging with a curious child, empowering an Educator, or navigating a high-level meeting with school leadership, parents, you build trust and connection in minutes.
  • Working With Children: A positive history of working with children, and experience in child-related work and a strong belief in child safety and protection, and a willngness to be actively engaged in the child safe culture.
The Perks: Why You’ll Love Working With Us!
  • Massive Child Care Discounts: Save 95% on your session gap fees (After deduction of Child Care Subsidy).
  • Split Shift Allowance: Extra cash $21.38 per day, just for working the hours you love.
  • We Support You: We pay up to $200 for First-Aid & CPR training, and renewals.
  • Flexibility: Get your midday back. That’s gym sessions, study, or your personal time!
  • Level Up with the Experts: Learn from the masters who shaped the industry. With 24 years of stable leadership under our original Founder and CEO, we offer exclusive mentoring and workshops designed to accelerate your expertise!
Ready to join us?

If you’re looking for a role in OSHC where you’re personally welcomed and introduced to your team, assigned a buddy / mentor and guaranteed shifts, we want to hear from you.

For more information about careers at The Extend Group, please contact [email protected], and Puja or Claire will be in touch.

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Skills Required

  • Diploma, Bachelor’s or Master’s (or studying toward) in Early Childhood, Primary Teaching, School Aged Care, Youth Work, Community Services (or approved equivalent)
  • Valid Working With Children Check
  • Child Protection Training Certificate
  • First Aid and CPR certification (willingness to obtain if not held)
  • Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training (willingness to obtain if not held)
  • Strong interpersonal skills; warm, engaging, can-do attitude and ability to build trust with children, families and staff
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The Company
HQ: Docklands
53 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Extend (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading Australian provider of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services, offering before and after school care and holiday programs for school-aged children.

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