Area Coordinator - Outside School Hours Care

The Y Queensland stand together with all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or belief.

YMCA Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) provides fun, stimulating and safe care for primary and secondary school children before and after school. At OSHC, children have the opportunity to participate in cooking, sport, music, art, dance and so much more.

The Y Queensland’s childcare services has been at the heart of Australian communities for more than 40 years, with our first early learning service opening in Brisbane in 1977 after we identified the need for childcare that focused on helping children grow in body, mind and spirit.

We are now seeking an Area Coordinator to join the team on a Full-Time basis as part of our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service Management Team.

In the role of Area Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing appropriate support and supervision to the OSHC Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators within the North and Inner Brisbane services.

This position is a Full-Time role and will work closely with the OSHC Manager and Regional Manager to support the OSHC Coordinators to undertake business, staff management and operational functions.  

Your Key Responsibilities in this position will include:  

• Ensure each OSHC service within your zone maintains a high-quality care environment with an emphasis on inclusion and in accordance with the national regulations;
• Ensure financial requirements are met and services operate within budget;
• Ensure all services meet compliance requirements and standards in accordance with regulations;
• Manage and develop Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators at each service to build strong and collaborative teams and workplaces that are consistent with YMCA’s values, honesty, respect, caring and responsibility
• Ensure the services and all staff meet standards of personal and professional development;
• Provide management support, coaching and training to teams within your zone;
• Complete administration functions of the role.
   

About You

The successful candidate will be able to meet the following Selection Criteria: 

• A diploma qualification in Children’s Services, Community, Teaching, Disability or equivalent and/or relevant experience;
• Demonstrated minimum experience of five (5) years in the management and delivery of high quality OSHC children’s services;
• Demonstrated understanding of the risks associated with delivering child related services and the ability to identify opportunities to minimize risk and ensure legal and regulatory obligations are met and services remain compliant;
• Sound knowledge and understanding of applicable Legislation, Education and Care National Regulations, National Quality Framework, Family Assistance Law and Industry Standards;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience in writing reports and proposals;
• Demonstrated staff leadership and management experience including the ability to develop and engage staff;
• Demonstrated budget and financial management skills;
• Effective time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills;
• An ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, coupled with the ability to achieve collaboration between stakeholders and manage group interactions effectively;
• Computer competency in utilising child care management software and MS Office;
• Current certification for First Aid, CPR, Asthma Management and Anaphylaxis Management;
• Current valid driver’s licence;
• Currently possess, or be willing to obtain, a positive notice Blue Card  

Desirable:

• Demonstrated experience working with young people with a disability and/or high/complex needs.

What we can offer 

• Competitive salary + vehicle + devices + 17.5% leave loading
• Excellent support network with marketing, accounts, operations, safeguarding and other departments
• Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
• Discounted products and services through our benefit programs
• Free gym membership which includes our very cool fitness classes
• Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
• Counselling Employee Assistance Program

Interested? Apply now!  

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume (including details of 3 referees), detailing how your experience meets the selection criteria for the position. 

Our Commitment

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:

https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources

The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people

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