Department of Education Victoria – Ballarat VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

The 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 2026.

The staffing profile in 2026 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) Program

Effective OSHC programs bring a wide range of benefits 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 2026.

It offers after school care to anywhere between 4-12 students each night

Families are supportive and love that it gives students the chance to be social and active within the Linton community

During 2026, 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 Criteria

Essential

- Demonstrated capacity to lead, coordinate and manage the delivery of an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service
- Success in establishing and maintaining positive parent and community relationships
- Demonstrated skills in working with diverse children
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work within a team and embrace collaborative learning practices
- Capability to develop understanding of child care administration software




- Working with Children Check (WWCC) or current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration

Role

As 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 Principal

Responsibilities

As 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 current 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 Framework
- Develop and implement operational policies and procedures specific for OSHC as set out by the Education and Care Services Nation Law Act 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 and as required. Manage promotion of the program
- Coordinate and maintain the enrolments of students in accordance with the Education and Care Services Nation Law Act 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 and policies and procedures of the service.
- Ensure the inclusion of all children and young people within the service, including those with additional care

📌 Out of Hours School Care Coordinator (Ballarat)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Ballarat