Guide a dedicated team delivering quality Outside School Hours Care and Vacation Care to local families, right in the heart of the Huon Valley.
- Permanent Part Time
- $44.11 per hour / $87,176.08 pro-rata
- 15% superannuation
The Huon Valley Council operates three vibrant childcare centres, in Huonville, Dover and Geeveston, along with our Outside School Hours Care and Vacation Care programs, where fun meets learning! Our passionate team believes in making every day an adventure while delivering quality early childhood education and care. Our mission is to work in partnership with the community to improve the quality of life for the people of the Huon Valley.
As the Outside School Hours Care Team Leader, you will lead the day-to-day coordination of Council’s Outside School Hours Care and Vacation Care programs, ensuring a safe, engaging environment for local children and families. You will:
- Coordinate all aspects of the Outside School Hours Care, including Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care staff and programs with the opportunity to work across all services
- Supervise and lead a small team of staff including coordinate all aspects of the operations of Huon Valley Council Children’s Services Outside School Hours Care
- Develop and implement quality programs in line with My Time Our Place and the Early Years Learning Framework
- Liaise with parents and families as the first point of contact for day-to-day issues
- Maintain documentation systems to meet National Quality Standards and take an active role in the NQF Assessment and Rating process
You will bring:
- A Diploma or Bachelor Degree in a relevant field and/or extensive demonstrated experience in a comparable role
- Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of early childhood programming, including planning for 0–12-year-olds and the National Quality Framework
- Leadership and communication skills, including the ability to lead and manage a small team
- Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to set priorities, plan effectively and meet deadlines
- Current Working with Vulnerable People card, Australian National Police Check, First Aid Certificate, CPR, Emergency Asthma Management and Anaphylaxis, Nation Child Safety Training and a current drivers licence (or the ability to obtain)
- A fantastic leadership opportunity within our Children’s Services team
- A culture of improvement and togetherness
- Access to personalised development plans and ongoing learning and development
Does this sound like you?
To be considered for this role your application must include a resume and section criteria addressing your ability to meet the requirements of the position. The preferred candidate will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check.
Applications that fail to address the selection criteria may not be considered.
For further information on this position, including a position description, visit www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/jobs or contact Jessica Mundy, Manager Childrens Services, on (03) 6264 4454.
