Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children every day?
ABOUT US
Learning and growing through adventure-based play.
We are a proud Tasmanian not-for-profit childcare provider of Long Day Care, Outside School Hours Care, Vacation Care and state-wide Family Day Care services. We encourage outdoor and self-directed play, getting messy and having fun within caring and protected boundaries.
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and understand our responsibilities and duty of care to comply with the Tasmanian Child and Youth Safe Organisation Framework and Reportable Conduct Scheme. We promote cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, safety for children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQA+ community. We are also committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for children with a disability. We value diversity and do not tolerate any discriminatory practices.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
At Adventure Patch, we believe that diversity and inclusion is about actions not just words- it's an integral part of who we are. We want to attract talent to join our team that reflect the diverse community in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We believe that diversity leads to more creativity, better decision-making and innovation in our workplace. We invite you to be a part of our adventurous team where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
· Support OSHC Coordinators to operate services in accordance with the relevant Law, Regulations, policies and procedures.
· Ensure that the program offered by staff is of a professional standard,
meets the individual needs of the families using the services and is based on current, innovative early childhood care and education research and practice.
· Monitor and evaluate OSHC Coordinator performance on an ongoing basis and complete annual reviews in accordance with policy.
· In conjunction with the DCEO, contribute to the development and monitoring of an annual budget for the service.
· Contribute to effective and efficient administration of the service through development of systems and processes that support services meet performance standards.
· Manage the efficient utilisation of resources and make resourcing decisions within budgeted limits.
· Participate as an active member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to the development and achievement of the organisation’s operational and strategic objectives.
The successful applicant will ideally have:
· Working towards or completed Certificate III , Diploma, or Advanced Diploma in Children's Services, Early Childhood Education and Care, or a related field.
· Current First Aid qualification, or willingness to obtain and maintain.
· Knowledge of Child Safe Environments responsibilities and compliance requirements.
· Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF).
· Hold a valid Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card.
· Undertake a pre-employment medical assessment.
BENEFITS
· Up to Twenty percent discount in childcare fees.
· Health Insurance discount and other perks through St. Luke's Corporate Health Plan.
· Bonus leave over the Christmas/New year period.
· Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
· Superannuation salary sacrifice options.
· Employee Assistance Program & focus on employee wellbeing.
· Training & Development Opportunities.
· Uniform Allowance.
If you have any questions or to obtain a copy of the position description, please email to **************@adventurepatch.org.au