Job Description

OSHC Support Worker - Bendigo SDS and Kalianna School Bendigo

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We're currently recruiting for our upcoming September School Holiday Program! We're looking for staff with availability from Monday 21 September to Friday 2 October. Full day (between 8am-6pm) and lunch cover (approx. 11am-4pm) shifts are available. After-school work also available before, and after the holiday program.

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Do you love what you do and want to make a difference?

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We have an exciting opportunity for part-time and casual Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Support Workers to join our innovative high-intensity OSHC program for children with disabilities attending Bendigo Special Developmental SchoolandKalianna School Bendigo.

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Applicants who hold, or are studying towards, a recognised OSHC or children's services qualification are strongly encouraged to apply — your skills and knowledge are exactly what we're looking for.

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Your role at a glance

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Your role as an OSHC Support Worker is pivotal to the program's success. You will assist to supervise, engage, and provide care for school-age children with disabilities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Supporting children in a variety of activities from reading and crafts, to sports and games, every day is different!

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- After-school care (Monday-Friday): Directly supervising children from 2:45 pm to 6 pm in a range of fun activities.
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- School Holiday Care (Monday-Friday): Directly supervising children during the holiday program from 8 am to 6 pm, engaging them in a variety of enjoyable activities, incursions, and excursions.
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Find out more about what'A Day with Lifely's OSHC Crew'looks like in our Toolkit on our website at lifely.org.au/opportunities

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About Us

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Lifely is a disability service provider with 40 years' experience supporting people with a disability and their families. Check out the 'About Us' page on our website for more information at lifely.org.au/about/

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We are proud to be part of a government-funded program providing free OSHC services to children and young people with disabilities attending specialist schools in Bendigo, Melton,



and Sunbury.

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Remuneration commencing at SCHADS Level 2 ($36.22 base rate + casual loading). Salary packaging is available for permanent part time staff to reduce the tax you pay and increase your take-home pay (as per PBI status).

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The ideal candidate must have:

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- Passion for child development and education
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- Experience, study or lived experience in child services, education, or disabilities is desirable
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- Strong ethics, child safety awareness, and work health and safety knowledge
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- Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience in the face of change
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Perfect for workers, students and carers with skills in teaching, disability, community services, allied health and early childhood. Applicants with lived experience are also encouraged to apply.

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Safeguarding of Children and Young People

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As a staff member ofLifely'sHigh-Intensity Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program, you are expected to exemplify leadership and a strong dedication to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in your care. Your key responsibilities include:

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- Disclosinganyinformation,you learn during your work that a reasonable person would consider could affect your suitability to work with children and young people.
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- Acting as a protective figure during allinteractions andtaking proactive steps to prevent any form of abuse or neglect.
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- Adhering strictly to all policies, procedures, and the code of conduct related to child safeguarding.
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- Keeping your personal detailsup-to-datewith theappropriate departmentresponsible for working with children checks or their equivalent,in accordance withregulations.
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- Completing the WorkingWithChildren Check (WWCC)



before starting your role andmaintainingits validity throughout your employment.
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- Undergoing a National or International Police Check prior to employment, and as required byLifely.
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- Reporting any concerns, suspicions, allegations, or disclosures of child abuse or neglect promptly, following standard procedures.
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- Participatingin all mandatory safeguarding training sessions.
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- Using consistent methods to handle feedback, concerns, or complaints from children, families, and colleagues.
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- Ensuring that new program ideas involve consultation with children and young people, using approved practices and resources.
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- Staying informed about policies and procedures related to the protection of children and young people.
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- Attending anyadditionaltraining related to safeguarding, as required by your role.
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- Promoting a culture of cultural safety and inclusion for children and young people from diversebackgrounds,includingCALD communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those with disabilities.
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You must be willing to provide the following prior to starting work:

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- NDIS Worker Screening Check
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- Working with Children Check
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- First Aid and CPR Certificates
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- NDIS Orientation Certificate
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- Mandatory Reporting Certificate
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- Foundations of Child Safety Training
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- Current Vaccination Certificate
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- Proof of Right to work in Australia
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- Desired - Completed or working towards an Approved ACECQA Qualification
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We don't expect applicants to have these items prior to applying. We are happy to work with successful candidates to obtain the required compliance.

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Position description

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Download the OSHC Support Worker Position Description at lifely.org.au/opportunities

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Lifely is an equal opportunity employer, a Child Safe organisation and upholds zero tolerance to abuse and neglect. We promote the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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📌 OSHC Support Worker - Bendigo SDS and Kalianna School Bendigo
🏢 Lifely
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