Department of Education Victoria – Ballarat VIC1d ago , from Department of Education & Training VictoriaThe OSHC Coordinator will be located at Linton Primary School.Linton Primary School is a small rural school located in the township of Linton, 30 km southwest of Ballarat on 1.5 acres of grounds with birdlife and native vegetation within and beyond the school.
20 students were enrolled during ****.The staffing profile in **** included 3 teaching staff (including a teaching Principal) as well as part-time ES staff and Chaplain supporting student learning and wellbeing.Specialist subjects offered are Art, PE, Auslan & Digitech.
The school is also serviced by a MARC library van.
Students have access to 1:1 use of iPads and Notebooks.Teachers and parents work hard to provide students with learning opportunities away from the school such as yearly camps, termly excursions and sporting opportunities through specialist coaching with funding from `Sporting Schools¿.
The school supported by our parent body and other local community groups.
The school values are Respect, Responsibility, and Pride.
The core curriculum delivered was the Victorian Curriculum F-10.Linton Primary School¿s mission is to develop in its students, a sense of purpose and belonging, an understanding of the importance of taking responsibility for their own learning and a set of values and skills that will enable them to become successful citizens in the community to which they belong.About the Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) ProgramEffective OSHC programs bring a wide range of perks to children, families and communities.
OSHC programs can boost academic performance, reduce risky behaviours, promote physical health and provide a safe, structured environments for the children of working parents.
OSHC programs also support parents/carers to engage in training and/or employment.The OSHC Coordinator will be responsible for leading the ongoing delivery of the OSHC program.The OSHC Program at Linton Primary School has been funded by the Department of Education through an OSHC Establishment Grant to improve access to OSHC services for Victorian families.LEAP (Linton¿s Engaging After-school care Program) was established at the start of ****.It offers after school care to anywhere between 4-12 students each nightFamilies are supportive and love that it gives students the chance to be social and active within the Linton community!
During ****, a partnership agreement with Cape Clear PS has also been established, in which students from Cape are transported to Linton to utilise the service.Selection CriteriaEssentialDemonstrated capacity to lead, coordinate and manage the delivery of an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) serviceSuccess in establishing and maintaining positive parent and community relationshipsDemonstrated skills in working with diverse childrenExcellent time management and organisational skillsAbility to work within a team and embrace collaborative learning practicesCapability to develop understanding of child care administration softwareWorking with Children Check (WWCC) or current Victorian Institute of Teaching registrationRoleAs the OSHC Coordinator, you will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality care to primary school aged children at this service.
This position reports to the PrincipalResponsibilitiesAs the Coordinator you be responsible for all aspects of the delivery of the OSHC program.
You will:Lead the session of care (Before,



After and Vacation Care)Recruit and provide a relevant orientation process for all new educators to join the OSHC team to clearly inform them of the requirements and other procedural aspects of the day-to-day provision of the program.Support all casual staff to build capability within their role.Undertake the completion of administrative tasks, accurately and in a timely manner, including, but not limited to, the completion of medical records, collection of data, staff records and other recording keeping matters as required.
Develop and implement our Educational Program and follow the My Time Our Place (MTOP) Curriculum FrameworkDevelop and implement operational policies and procedures specific for OSHC as set out by the Education and Care Services Nation Law Act **** and Education and Care Services National Regulations **** and as required.
Manage promotion of the programCoordinate and maintain the enrolments of students in accordance with the Education and Care Services Nation Law Act **** and Education and Care Services National Regulations **** and policies and procedures of the service.Ensure the inclusion of all children and young people within the service, including those with additional care needsManage the OSHC budget requirements provided and account for expenditures in accordance with school procedures to ensure food, resources and supplies are maintained and Child Care Subsidy (CCS) rebates are claimed.Manage, monitor and undertake the preparation of nutritious food for students ensuring this is done in a healthly and safe manner in accordance with Food Handling Health and Nutrition guidelines, policies and procedures.Provide regular reports to the School Councilas required.Work creatively and efficiently to implement both verbal and written skills, with the ability to write and communicate at a high-levelPrioritise and meet deadlinesDemonstrate initiative and capacity to work with minimal supervision and be autonomousDemonstrate ability to maintain confidentialityBe a high performer and multi-taskerHave a high level of professionalism and work ethicWork hard to build a strong rapport with our families, educators,the Linton Primary Schoolcommunity, and the wider communityBring a high level of working knowledge, skills, and abilities to the role to support the Service to Exceed the National Quality StandardsBring a high level of working knowledge and demonstrated implementation of the National Quality Framework, the Education and Care Services National Law Act **** and the Education and Care Services Regulations ****- and MTOP as required for the provision of OSHC programs.Attend professional development opportunities as appropriate to ensure knowledge and skills are up to date with current practices and trends in the OSHC sector.Undertake other duties, which from time to time may reasonably be required, under the scope of the OSHC Coordinator role.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.Diversity and InclusionThe department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service.




We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) ****** seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction.
Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments.
Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:pal/child-safe-standards/policyDE ValuesThe department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.
Information on the department values is available at:pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overviewOther InformationNo job description availableOther InformationDesirableHold or be currently working towards a Diploma/Advanced Diploma of Children Services/Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care, Primary Education or equivalent.Senior First Aid training as prescribed in the Education and Care Services National Law Act ****Anaphylaxis and Asthma management training as prescribed in the Education and Care Services National Law Act ****Food Handling Licence or willingness to obtain one.Having or be willing to apply for a PRODA.Previous experience working in a leadership role in a OSHC or childcare setting.Driver¿s Licence.Individuals with a willingness to undertake aqualification approved by ACECQA for working with school age children may apply.Other InformationRegular work hours will be 3:00 ¿ 6:00 pm on weekdays.
This may be negotiated as appropriate.The successful candidate will be eligible to claim time in lieu (TIL) where they are required to work in excess of their normal hours of duty.Conditions of EmploymentAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
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📌 Out Of Hours School Care Coordinator (Ballarat)
🏢 Department of Education & Training, Victoria
📍 Ballarat