MULTIPLE POSITIONS - CASUAL HOURSWant to work in a fun, encouraging environment with like-minded enthusiastic people who love working with children? In July 2020, Westside took over the operation of the Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program and as we grow, we are looking for people to join our team who has a passion for caring for children. About the positionAt Westside, our OSHC program continues to provide a safe, loving environment within the school ethos. This position can work shifts either in the morning (approx 6:30-8:30), in the afternoon (approx 2:00-6:00) or a combination of both. Longer day shifts will also be available during the school holidays.The core responsibilities of this position are to supervise children in the OSHC program, through engaging in a range of activities and program elements. This may include attending school incursions and excursions during vacation care.This position is currently located on our Secondary Campus. Our OSHC operates five days per week and during school vacation periods.Successful applicants may be required to commence work as soon as possible. Requirements of the positionThe successful candidate will have a real passion for being around children and your wisdom in managing children will be matched by your engaging approach to working with children and other staff in an environment that encourages curiosity and fun.You will need to meet the qualification requirements for being an Educator in an OSHC service, being completion or working towards a relevant certificate, diploma or higher level qualification, and be eligible to hold a Working With Children card. While we welcome applications from people new to the OSHC area, we also welcome applications from staff with experience working in this area.In addition, you will have:Highly developed relational skills, with children, parents and other staffHighly developed communication skills, to assist with a smooth running serviceAn appreciation for the National Quality Standards (NQS) as they relate to an OSHCSkills in working with children – managing behaviour and assisting in delivering an educational programSenior First Aid (including asthma and anaphylaxis management), or willingness to obtain theseApplicants for teaching positions must have a current QCT Registration and non-teaching applicants must hold a current Blue Card or be eligible to obtain a Blue Card before commencing employment with the College.The College reserves the right to perform additional qualification, criminal history or other relevant background checks as necessary to this position and you will be notified of any relevant checks if you are offered a position at the College. Position salaryThe salary for this position will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant but will be in line with the Children’s Services Award.Multiple positions are available with casual arrangements. The final arrangement of hours will be discussed with successful applicants, however it is expected that work will include split shifts, given the nature of the OSHC program operating hours both before and after school.In applying for a position with Westside, please be aware of the following notices.STAFF LIFESTYLE REQUIREMENTSIf you wish to apply for any position of employment at Westside Christian College, you must read and affirm your understanding of and acceptance of these staff lifestyle requirements, which are attached to this application.If you think this might be something you are interested in, have a look at the Position description attached to this vacancy and complete an Application Form.STATEMENT OF FAITHIf you wish to apply for any position of employment at Westside Christian College, you must affirm your belief in, and acceptance of the Statement of Faith, which is attached to this application form.GENERALPlease note that all costs associated with an application should be borne by the applicant. Any costs associated with an interview should be negotiated before they are incurred.  Thank you for completing this application form.  On receipt of this form and after processing, suitable applicants will be called for interviews.Please note that Westside Christian College is a smoke-free environment.All employees are required to refrain from smoking whilst undertaking duties for the college.Westside Christian College is committed to the safety and protection of children and to the prevention of harm to children. To this end, the college has a Code of Conduct (Child Protection) for all staff of the college, to which staff are required to assent and by which staff must abide. All non-teaching staff are required by law to undergo a Criminal History Check.Please note that if your application is successful, you may be asked to provide one of the following documents as proof of entitlement to work in Australia:Australian birth certificatePassportEvidence of permanent residence statusAustralian Citizenship certificateThe probation for this position will be six (6) months, in line with National Employment Standards (NES).An Employment Collection Notice is attached to this application.OSHC Educator PD

Outside School Hours Care Educator

MULTIPLE POSITIONS - CASUAL HOURS

Want to work in a fun, encouraging environment with like-minded enthusiastic people who love working with children? 

In July 2020, Westside took over the operation of the Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program and as we grow, we are looking for people to join our team who has a passion for caring for children.

 

About the position

At Westside, our OSHC program continues to provide a safe, loving environment within the school ethos. This position can work shifts either in the morning (approx 6:30-8:30), in the afternoon (approx 2:00-6:00) or a combination of both. Longer day shifts will also be available during the school holidays.

The core responsibilities of this position are to supervise children in the OSHC program, through engaging in a range of activities and program elements. This may include attending school incursions and excursions during vacation care.

This position is currently located on our Secondary Campus. Our OSHC operates five days per week and during school vacation periods.

Successful applicants may be required to commence work as soon as possible.

 

Requirements of the position

The successful candidate will have a real passion for being around children and your wisdom in managing children will be matched by your engaging approach to working with children and other staff in an environment that encourages curiosity and fun.

You will need to meet the qualification requirements for being an Educator in an OSHC service, being completion or working towards a relevant certificate, diploma or higher level qualification, and be eligible to hold a Working With Children card. While we welcome applications from people new to the OSHC area, we also welcome applications from staff with experience working in this area.

In addition, you will have:

  • Highly developed relational skills, with children, parents and other staff
  • Highly developed communication skills, to assist with a smooth running service
  • An appreciation for the National Quality Standards (NQS) as they relate to an OSHC
  • Skills in working with children – managing behaviour and assisting in delivering an educational program
  • Senior First Aid (including asthma and anaphylaxis management), or willingness to obtain these

Applicants for teaching positions must have a current QCT Registration and non-teaching applicants must hold a current Blue Card or be eligible to obtain a Blue Card before commencing employment with the College.

The College reserves the right to perform additional qualification, criminal history or other relevant background checks as necessary to this position and you will be notified of any relevant checks if you are offered a position at the College.

 

Position salary

The salary for this position will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant but will be in line with the Children’s Services Award.

Multiple positions are available with casual arrangements. The final arrangement of hours will be discussed with successful applicants, however it is expected that work will include split shifts, given the nature of the OSHC program operating hours both before and after school.

In applying for a position with Westside, please be aware of the following notices.

STAFF LIFESTYLE REQUIREMENTS

If you wish to apply for any position of employment at Westside Christian College, you must read and affirm your understanding of and acceptance of these staff lifestyle requirements, which are attached to this application.

If you think this might be something you are interested in, have a look at the Position description attached to this vacancy and complete an Application Form.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

If you wish to apply for any position of employment at Westside Christian College, you must affirm your belief in, and acceptance of the Statement of Faith, which is attached to this application form.

GENERAL

  1. Please note that all costs associated with an application should be borne by the applicant. Any costs associated with an interview should be negotiated before they are incurred.  Thank you for completing this application form.  On receipt of this form and after processing, suitable applicants will be called for interviews.
  2. Please note that Westside Christian College is a smoke-free environment.
  3. All employees are required to refrain from smoking whilst undertaking duties for the college.
  4. Westside Christian College is committed to the safety and protection of children and to the prevention of harm to children. To this end, the college has a Code of Conduct (Child Protection) for all staff of the college, to which staff are required to assent and by which staff must abide. All non-teaching staff are required by law to undergo a Criminal History Check.
  5. Please note that if your application is successful, you may be asked to provide one of the following documents as proof of entitlement to work in Australia:
  • Australian birth certificate
  • Passport
  • Evidence of permanent residence status
  • Australian Citizenship certificate
    1. The probation for this position will be six (6) months, in line with National Employment Standards (NES).
    2. An Employment Collection Notice is attached to this application.