ABOUT US

Lifely is a disability service provider with 40 years’ experience supporting people with a disability and their families. Check out our About Us page for more information.
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.
Remuneration commencing at SCHADS Level 4 ($43.08 per hour) plus optional salary packaging to reduce the tax you pay and increase your take-home pay (as per PBI status).

DO YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO AND WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator to join our innovative high-intensity OSHC program for children with disabilities attending Kalianna School Bendigo.
As the OSHC Coordinator at Kalianna, you’ll manage and implement child-focused educational and recreational programs. You’ll lead reflective discussions, mentor educators, and support children who attend the school. This role includes coordinating after-school and school holiday care programs, ensuring adherence to policies and developmental goals.
This is a perfect opportunity for an Early Childhood Education Leader, Assistant Director or Room Leader, who is looking to take the next step for their career.
An extensive induction process will be provided for the successful candidate, working closely with the Children Services Manager and onsite Coordinators to learn about the programs. Applicants with any relevant qualifications or experience are encouraged to apply!

YOUR ROLE AT A GLANCE

Your role as the OSHC Coordinator is pivotal to the program’s success. As the Kalianna OSHC coordinator you will be responsible for:

• Managing the OSHC program, adhering to its policies and directives.
• Lead the OSHC program at Kalianna to manage staff in supporting children attending the service.
• Mentor and teach educators through observation, guided discussions and recommendations for professional development.
• The planning and implementation of a child focused educational, developmental and recreational program.
• Lead and participate in reflective discussions on practice and the implementation of the MTOP V 2.0. Reflective discussions and considerations for practice will focus upon interactions, routines, intentional teaching, teaching and learning and inclusion strategies.
• Adhering to, and supporting the developmental goals and plans of the children.

The program operates with After-school, and School Holiday care programs:

• After-school care (Monday-Friday): You will be responsible for coordinating and planning activities at Kalianna School Bendigo from 10 am to 6 pm, directly supervising staff and children from 2:45 pm to 6 pm or until the last child is picked up.
• School Holiday Care: You will be responsible for coordinating and planning activities at your site, directly supervising staff and children from 8 am to 6 pm or until the last child is picked up.