OSHC Support Worker (Casual)

About the role

Lifely is recruiting part-time and casual Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Support Workers for its high-intensity program serving children with disabilities at Melton Specialist School. The role involves directly supervising and caring for school-age children in a variety of activities, from reading and crafts to sports and games. It is paid at SCHADS Level 2 ($36.22 base rate plus casual loading), with salary packaging available for permanent part-time staff.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise children after school (Monday to Friday, 2:45 pm to 6 pm) and during school holidays (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm).
• Help plan, run and review a diverse educational program suited to each child's needs, interests and abilities.
• Record observations and write learning stories, and update children's portfolios.
• Support children's participation, choices and agency, and help facilitate individual goals.
• Assist with medication, mealtime and toileting, and ensure nutritious food and water are available.
• Maintain a safe, hygienic environment and follow food safety, medical management, behaviour and risk management plans.
• Work cooperatively with other support workers, supervise workplace students and volunteers, and contribute to the Quality Improvement Plan.

Required profile

• Passion for child development, education and child services; experience, study or lived experience in these areas is desirable.
• Strong ethics, child safety awareness and work health and safety knowledge.
• Adaptability, flexibility and resilience in the face of change.
• Ability to identify and manage risks, maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries, and write reports.

Required skills

• Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check completed before starting.
• First Aid and CPR certificates, NDIS Orientation Certificate, and Mandatory Reporting and child safety training.
• Right to work in Australia.
• An approved ACECQA qualification is desirable but not expected before applying.

Applicants should submit the job ad number, an application letter, resume and proof of citizenship or work visa. Lifely is an equal opportunity employer and a child-safe organisation.