OSHC Coordinator, Fixed-Term 2027

Emmaus Christian School | Outside School Hours Care | Canberra, ACT

About us

Emmaus Christian School is a Christian school community in Canberra that values every child as made in the image of God. Our OSHC service offers a caring, welcoming setting where children belong, are known and are encouraged to flourish.

About the role

As OSHC Coordinator you will lead daily program delivery, support the OSHC Director as second-in-charge and act as Educational Leader. When required, you will act as Responsible Person in Day-to-Day Charge under the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations. You will also work directly with children as part of the ratio.

This is a temporary full-time fixed-term appointment, commencing in late 2026 to prepare for the 2027 school year and continuing through 2027 (48 weeks per year, with 4 weeks annual leave), with potential to transition to an ongoing position subject to organisational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Design, deliver and review engaging programs reflecting My Time, Our Place V2.0, children’s interests, family input and our Christian ethos

• Lead the learning cycle as Educational Leader and support educators with documentation, reflection and continuous improvement

• Coordinate daily sessions, supervision and routines, and support the inclusion of children of all abilities and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

• Maintain safe operations, medical and allergy records, First Aid supplies, emergency drills and compliance records

• Uphold a child safe culture, comply with the ACT Child Secure Standards,



the ACT Reportable Conduct Scheme and mandatory reporting obligations, and report concerns to the Director immediately

• Support serious incident notifications, Quality Improvement Plan reviews and staff records, including the National Early Childhood Worker Register

• Mentor educators and coordinate behaviour guidance with the Director, families and staff

• Build positive relationships with families and the wider school community

About you

Essential

• A personal Christian faith and a commitment to model and support our Christian ethos and Statement of Faith

• A Diploma-level qualification on the ACECQA approved list for educators working with children over preschool age (for example, Diploma of School Age Education and Care or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care)

• Experience leading educators and/or coordinating daily operations in OSHC or a similar setting

• Sound knowledge of the National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Standard and My Time, Our Place V2.0

• Knowledge of child safe practice, mandatory reporting, the ACT Child Safe Standards and the ACT Reportable Conduct Scheme

• Current First Aid (HLTAID012 or equivalent), CPR, and asthma and anaphylaxis certification, or the ability to obtain them before commencing

• Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration for education and care,



or the ability to obtain it before commencing

• Excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams

Desirable

• Experience with Xplor or a similar childcare management system

• Experience supporting children with additional needs

• Mentoring or leadership experience or qualifications

To apply

Submit a cover letter addressing the criteria, your resume and at least two referees, including a pastor or church leader. Shortlisted applicants will take part in a structured interview and child-safe screening, including referee and suitability checks.

Child Safe Statement

Emmaus Christian School is committed to being a Child Safe organisation. The safety, rights, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people are paramount in everything we do.

In alignment with the ACT Child Protected Standards and current Child Safety Reforms, we are committed to:

• Zero tolerance for child abuse, harm, neglect and inappropriate conduct.

• Creating safe, inclusive and respectful environments where children are valued, heard and supported.

• Implementing robust child-safe recruitment and screening practices, including structured recruitment processes, referee and suitability checks, and required working-with-children screening.

• Ensuring leaders and staff uphold our Child Safe policies, Codes of Conduct, professional boundaries and reporting obligations.

• Meeting mandatory child protection and national child safety training requirements.

• Promoting a culture where child safety is everyone’s responsibility.

📌 OSHC Coordinator (Dickson)
🏢 CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING
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