OSHC Coordinator - Gowrie

As the OSHC Coordinator, you will undertake the responsibilities of the Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader, leading the day-to-day operations of the service while working closely with the Area Manager to deliver high-quality, child-centred programs. You will mentor and support a team of educators to plan, implement and evaluate engaging learning experiences in line with the My Time, Our Place (MTOP) Framework, the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS), ensuring every child is supported to participate, learn and thrive.

You will foster strong partnerships with children, families and the local community while maintaining a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment. The role includes overseeing service operations, staffing, compliance, health and safety, educator development and documentation, ensuring the service consistently meets legislative and regulatory requirements. You will champion a culture of continuous improvement, reflective practice and collaboration, promoting the Y Canberra Region's values and commitment to providing exceptional outcomes for children and families.

• A genuine passion for working with children and families.
• Motivation and enthusiasm to contribute to a supportive, dynamic team.
• Sound knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations.
• Strong understanding of the My Time, Our Place (MTOP) Framework, the National Quality Framework (NQF), and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• The ability to create inclusive, engaging, and child-centred learning environments.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and day-to-day service management skills.
• A commitment to providing safe, inclusive, and high-quality programs that promote children's wellbeing, learning, and development.
• A strong commitment to child safeguarding and maintaining child-safe practices in line with legislative requirements.

• Minimum 2 years' experience working in an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC/OOSH) or School Age Care service. (Mandatory)
• Be actively working towards an ACECQA-approved qualification in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations, including:
  • Completion of at least 2 years of an ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Education and Care or School Age Education and Care qualification, or
  • Another qualification recognised by ACECQA as meeting the requirements for the role. (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations. (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the My Time, Our Place (MTOP) Framework, National Quality Framework (NQF), and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). (Mandatory)
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Y Mandatory Internal Training - completion of all required organisational online learning modules prior to commencement.
• Geccko
  - Foundations of Child Safety Training Courses 1 & 2, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Geccko
  - Advanced Child Safety Training Courses 3 & 4, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• ACT Government
  - Keeping Children and Young People Safe training or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel between multiple service locations.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs is highly desirable.

• 2 hours of dedicated non-contact administration time each day
• Workers Retention Grant
  - We support employment stability and growth within our sector.
• Health & Wellbeing Support
  - Free flu shots and 24/7 confidential…