Title of Position: OSHC Educator – Unqualified Department: OSHC/Vac care Reports to: OSHC Director Stream: Early Childhood Education / OSHC Classification: Grade 1 Number of Direct Reports: NIL Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) comprises over 100 schools, approximately 10,000 staff and more than 55,000 students across the Archdiocese of Adelaide and the Diocese of Port Pirie. Catholic schools and the Catholic Education Office (CEO) work in partnership with families, children, and young people to give life to the Living, Learning, Leading Framework and to successfully position CESA as the leading education system and an employer of choice.

Catholic Education South Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. All CESA staff undergo screening to ensure they are fit to work with children and young people. We uphold safeguarding values through thorough recruitment processes, ongoing training, support and supervision, and ensuring all staff are aware of safeguarding policies and procedures.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Education Support Officers Grade 1 working in an Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) service support the delivery of a quality children’s program either before and/or after school and/or during term breaks (vacation care) by demonstrating a basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas by applying a defined range of skills in a limited capacity. Grade 1 OSHC ESOs work under direct supervision and receive some instruction on what is required and how it is to be performed, with their work being subject to regular progress checks.

SIGNIFICANT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Principal / Deputy Principal OSHC Director / Assistant Director / Coordinator

OSHC employees and volunteers

Parents / caregivers, students and school community

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties included, and not limited to:

Assist in the implementation of developmentally appropriate and inclusive programs for children reflecting the multi-cultural and social nature of the community and in keeping with the National Quality Standards.

Always carry out allocated duties in accordance with relevant legislation including Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011 SI 653), the Education and Care Services National Law Act, the SA Education and Early Childhood Services (Registration and Standards) Act 2011.

Under supervision, assist in the implementation of the children’s program through positive, sensitive and respectful interactions with children.

Positively contribute to the collaborative culture of the OSHC service through a team approach to education and care.





Understand and work according to policies and procedures as trained and inducted associated with the children’s program and the National Quality Standards.

Assist in the implementation of daily care routines for children and the provision of support for additional needs of children with complex health support needs and/or disabilities.

Assist in the development of good relations with families attending the OSHC service and refer families to senior employees in a sensitive, supportive and professional manner.

Assist in the preparation of materials and equipment and packing up of indoor and outdoor workplace is as planned in the OSHC service and that equipment is safely stored and well maintained.

Be responsible for safe food preparation, cleaning, gardening or general maintenance under guidance, utilising appropriate PPE and safe work practices at all times.

Assist with any basic administration and associated tasks appropriate to the role e.g. photocopying, completion of time books, responding to roster requests, filling out incident and other forms as applicable, taking messages from a parent/caregiver and passing on to an OSHC leader etc.

Report any incidents and hazards to a senior/qualified colleague or Assistant Director/Director, as applicable, and seek/provide basic assistance under direction and as appropriate to the responsibilities of the position.

Actively and positively participate in required school and OSHC service activities, events, meetings, professional reviews, training and professional development activities.

Undertake other duties, as required by the Principal (or delegate).

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Commit to upholding and actively contributing to the Catholic ethos of the school.

An understanding of the activities of an OSHC and Vacation Care service and demonstrated basic operational skills to assist with such activities and work with children, under direct supervision.

Ability to apply a defined range of skills to a limited range of predictable problems, consistent with training within the OSHC service, taking limited responsibility to determine appropriate methods and procedures to achieve required work outcomes.

Basic administrative skills and working knowledge and ability to use a computer (using Microsoft Office) and other standard office equipment (e.g. phone, photocopier, scanner).

Ability to assist in the care of children by performing a range of tasks where choice is between a limited range of options,



and work is subject to regular progress checks.

Experience working collaboratively with others as a positive team member and following instruction on what is required and how it is to be performed, making limited judgement from a small and known number of alternatives.

Sound interpersonal and communication skills to be a positive team member, and safely and responsibly follow instructions and respond appropriately.

Reasonable organisational and time management skills to carry out required tasks in a timely and competent manner.

Demonstrated experience in always applying safe work practices and using personal protective clothing as appropriate.

Demonstrated understanding of and adherence to professional practices and associated boundaries in a school/OSHC setting.

Good physical fitness to participate in children’s games and other play activities as well as being able to safely set-up and pack up materials and equipment.

Continence Care training is desirable.

Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.

Ability to remain calm in the event of an emergency or unexpected situation and follow directions as provided.

Willingness to participate in required OSHC/school activities, meetings, events, training etc.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS An accepted Certificate II qualification in Childcare (or relevant discipline) or demonstrated equivalent competencies is highly desirable.

Act in accordance with the CESA Code of Conduct and the Charter for Staff in Catholic Schools in South Australia.

Hold a current acceptable Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance & screening to work in Catholic Education South Australia.

Hold current certification in Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect in Education and Care Settings.

First Aid Qualification as directed by the school.

As a worker, comply with the SA Work Health & Safety Act 2012 and, while at work, take reasonable care for their own health and safety.

Take reasonable care that your actions or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.

Comply, in so far as you are reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction given by the employer.

Co-operate with any reasonable policy or procedure of the employer that is related to health and safety at the workplace that has been notified to workers.

Being vaccinated against COVID-19 is not mandatory for CESA staff. It is highly recommended for all CESA staff to maintain vaccination status as recommended by the policy. This position information document indicates the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent and is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, tasks and outcomes.

📌 Early Child/OSHCOSHC (Adelaide)
🏢 Catholic Education South Australia
📍 Adelaide