Woden Community Service (WCS) is a for-purpose organisation 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.

WCS is a child safe organisation, committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children entrusted to our care. We demonstrate this commitment through embedding of the Child Safe Standards in culture, policies, procedures and practice. Using the Early Years Learning Framework vision for children’s learning, our centres strive to build a community where children and families feel connected.

Our Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) services provide children with recreation-based activities with emphasis on social interaction and a sense of fun in a safe and secure environment. A range of activities are offered including art, sports, games, dramatic play, nature-based play, cooking and excursions.

Exciting opportunity exist for Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Team Leader. The successful candidates will be responsible for leading and managing staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality programs, and maintaining positive relationships with families, schools, and the wider community.

Come and work in a space where the environment is set up to encourage children's learning, agency and play. If you have a passion for providing a supportive environment for children and families, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Accountabilities

• Work collaboratively with the Service Manager/OSHC Manager and other leadership staff to achieve the goals and objectives of the service.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the OSHC service, including program planning, delivery, and evaluation.

• Develop and implement program plans that meet the individual needs and interests of the children.

Our offer

• Permanent full-time or part-time appointments (23 to 38 hours per week)
• Salary of $69,778.13 to $75,338.58 p.a. (pro-rata for part-time), depending on skills and experience, plus 11.5% superannuation.

• 10% above award wages with WCS Enterprise Agreement.

• Broken shift allowance (where applicable).
• Paid shutdown leave on standard working days between Christmas and New Year.
• Salary packaging (up to $15,899 per year) plus meal and entertainment cards.
• 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months service).
• Study Leave opportunities.
• Up to 95% Discount on WCS Children’s Services Programs.
• 24/7 nationally recognised Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including 3 additional holistic service sessions.
• Uniforms, ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Early Education and Care (or ACEQA approved equivalent)
• Extensive skills, knowledge and experience in OSHC, including demonstrated use of the My Time, Our Place and Early Years Learning frameworks.

Full Position Description is attached outlining the knowledge, skills and experience.

To be eligible for employment, you must have an active Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position, including a National Police Check.

For further information please email: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected] using the subject line: Out of School Hours Care - Team Leader enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality Early Learning program and have the skills and experience to lead and manage a team, we would love to hear from you.

To apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of the role you are applying for. Please visit our website for more information: https://www.wcs.org.au/job_opportunities/qualified-early-childhood-positions/

Please also indicate the role that you interested to apply on your cover letter.

Don’t Delay, Apply Today!

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about WCS and services that we provide, including Youth and Family, Community Development, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health, Social Enterprise and Aged Care, please visit our website at www.wcs.org.au

WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

A position description is attached.