Job ID: MSS3

Ready to take the next step in your leadership career?

Are you an experienced Early Childhood Educator, Room Leader or Assistant Director looking for an opportunity to grow your leadership experience in a rewarding and supportive environment?

Lifely is seeking a passionate and motivated Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator to lead our high-intensity OSHC program at Melton Specialist School.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a specialist OSHC program, lead and mentor a team of educators, and create engaging, inclusive experiences for children and young people with disabilities.

You'll oversee the delivery of after-school and school holiday programs, support the professional development of educators and ensure children receive high-quality, individualised care that recognises their strengths, interests and developmental goals.

Whether you're currently an Early Childhood Room Leader, Assistant Director or an experienced educator ready for your first coordination role, we'd love to hear from you.

Recent to high-intensity OSHC? That's okay! An extensive induction will be provided, working closely with our Children Services Manager and Children Services Team Leader to build your understanding of the program and the support needs of the children.

About Us

Lifely is a disability service provider with over 40 years' experience supporting people with disability and their families.

Our specialist OSHC programs provide free, government-funded care to children and young people with disability attending specialist schools.

At Lifely, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, develop, participate and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.

What we offer:

- An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

- An extensive induction and ongoing support from experienced leaders.

- Opportunities to develop your leadership and professional skills.

- SCHADS Level 4 remuneration, commencing at $44.58 per hour.

- Optional salary packaging to increase your take-home pay (subject to eligibility and Lifely's PBI status).

Your role at a glance

As the OSHC Coordinator, you'll play a key leadership role in the successful operation of our Melton Specialist School program.

Your responsibilities will include:

Program Leadership

- Overseeing the daily operation and administration of the OSHC program.

- Planning and implementing engaging, child-focused educational, developmental and recreational activities.

- Ensuring program delivery aligns with relevant policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

- Supporting the individual developmental goals and support plans of children attending the service.

Team Leadership and Development

- Leading, supporting and mentoring a team of educators.

- Providing constructive feedback through observation, guided discussions and professional development opportunities.





- Supporting educators to develop their skills and confidence when working with children with disability.

- Leading reflective discussions around practice, interactions, routines, intentional teaching and inclusive learning strategies.

Child Development and Inclusion

- Promoting a safe, inclusive and engaging environment where every child can participate.

- Supporting the implementation of the My Time, Our Place (MTOP) Framework V2.0.

- Working collaboratively with educators, families and relevant stakeholders to support children's individual needs.

Program Hours

The program operates across after-school and school holiday care:

- After-school care (Monday–Friday): Your scheduled hours will be 10:00 am–6:00 pm. You will coordinate the program and directly supervise educators and children from 2:45 pm–6:00 pm, or until the last child is collected.

- School holiday care: Your scheduled hours will be 9:00 am–5:00 pm, coordinating activities and directly supervising educators and children throughout the program, or until the last child is collected.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who is passionate about children's learning and development and confident in supporting and leading a team.

You will ideally bring:

- A recognised qualification under the National Quality Framework.

- Experience in early childhood education, OSHC, education or disability services.

- Experience supporting children or people with disability, including those with complex support needs.

- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

- An understanding of child development, inclusive practices and child safety.

- The ability to mentor educators and encourage reflective practice.

- Adaptability, resilience and the ability to respond confidently to changing needs.

Most importantly, you'll bring a genuine commitment to creating positive experiences and opportunities for children with disability.

Safeguarding of Children and Young People

As a staff member of Lifely's High-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:

- Disclosing any information, you learn during your work that a reasonable person would consider could affect your suitability to work with children and young people.





- Acting as a protective figure during all interactions and taking proactive steps to prevent any form of abuse or neglect.

- Adhering strictly to all policies, procedures, and the code of conduct related to child safeguarding.

- Keeping your personal details up-to-date with the appropriate department responsible for working with children checks or their equivalent, in accordance with regulations.

- Completing the Working With Children Check (WWCC) before starting your role and maintaining its validity throughout your employment.

- Undergoing a National or International Police Check prior to employment, and as required by Lifely.

- Reporting any concerns, suspicions, allegations, or disclosures of child abuse or neglect promptly, following standard procedures.

- Participating in all mandatory safeguarding training sessions.

- Using consistent methods to handle feedback, concerns, or complaints from children, families, and colleagues.

- Ensuring that current program ideas involve consultation with children and young people, using approved practices and resources.

- Staying informed about policies and procedures related to the protection of children and young people.

- Attending any additional training related to safeguarding, as required by your role.

- Promoting a culture of cultural safety and inclusion for children and young people from diverse backgrounds, including CALD communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those with disabilities.

Pre-employment requirements

You must be willing to provide the following prior to starting work:

- A recognised minimum qualification as per the National Quality Framework

- NDIS Worker Screening Check

- Working With Children Check

- First Aid and CPR Certificates

- NDIS Orientation Certificate

- Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations Certificate

- National Mandatory Child Safety Training including Foundations of Child Safety and Advanced Child Safety Training

- Current vaccination certificate

- Proof of right to work in Australia

- Current valid driver's licence

Position description

Download the OSHC Coordinator Position Description via the listing on our website at lifely.org.au/get-involved/jobs/

How to Apply

Apply via Seek, or via the job listing on our website. Please include the following with your application:

- Job Ad Number: MSS3

- Application letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description.

- Resume.

- Proof of Australian citizenship or work visa (e.g. birth certificate, passport, visa, etc.).

For further information, please contact:

Lochlan Tobin – Human Resources Coordinator

13•• ••• 421 | ••••@lifely.org.au

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.

📌 OSHC Coordinator - Melton Specialist School
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