Orange City Council Hiring for OSHC Educator Job at Orange Full Time

Grade: 6/3 (Grade 6 is Diploma Trained. Grade 3 if a Certificate III Educator)
Hourly Rate: Grade 6: $32.83 – $35.79
Grade 3: $27.55 – $30.03
(plus superannuation)
Hours: 20 (Tuesday to Friday, 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm)

• Receive well above award wage
• Enjoy health and wellbeing benefits including a Fitness Passport for you and your family and access to free EAP services
• Work for a child safe organisation and a leading childcare operator in the Central West
  

(this link will work on Council’s website)

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 500 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim – to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the role

Orange Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Services provides before and after school care during school term and vacation care during school holidays for school aged children enrolled in infants and primary school (children aged 5-12 years).

OSHC provides a secure and happy place to get ready for school, or to wind down after school, in a safe and friendly environment. The program – developed with the participation of the children – is workshop and excursion-based with the focus on play, socialisation and learning activities. For more information about this service please visit our website HERE.

Job/Responsibilities

Working in a small team of two or three, you will be responsible for providing direct care and supervision to the children attending the service as well as undertaking the planning, implementation and evaluation of OSHC programs and play based learning, ensuring there is a variety of activities which are suitable to the individual needs and interests of the children and link to the My Time Our Place framework.

Your full list of responsibilities can be found in the position description.

So what do you need?

• Diploma or Certificate III in Education or Care or other relevant tertiary qualification or experience (we would also like to hear from you if you are working towards you qualification)
• A current NSW Working with Children Check clearance number
• A current Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting Certificate (HTLAID004) or equivalent

To apply, please click Apply. A cover letter is not required, however, there are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact hr@orange.nsw.gov.au or call Senior Children’s Services Coordinator, Melissa Stanford, on 6393 8624.

Applications close Sunday 6 November 2022

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.