Job Description
OSHC Support Worker - Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School
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Casual
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Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School
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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 (9am-5pm) 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 chance 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 Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School.
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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 9 am to 5 pm, engaging them in a variety of enjoyable activities, incursions, and excursions.
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Lifely is a disability service provider with 40 years' experience supporting people with a disability and their families. Check out ourAbout Us page for more information.
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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 ($***** 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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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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Application letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description.
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Resume
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Proof of Australian Citizenship or Work Visa (e.g., birth certificate, passport, visa, etc.)
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For further information, please contact:
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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 - Sunbury And Macedon Ranges Specialist School (South Australia)
🏢 Lifely
📍 South Australia