OSHC Support Worker – Bendigo

Do you love what you do and want to make a difference? We have an exciting opportunity for part-time and casual Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Support Workers to join our innovative high-intensity OSHC program for children with disabilities attending Bendigo Special Developmental School and Kalianna School Bendigo. Applicants who hold, or are studying towards, a recognised OSHC or children’s services qualification are strongly encouraged to apply — your skills and knowledge are exactly what we’re looking for.

Your role as an OSHC Support Worker is pivotal to the program’s success. You will assist to supervise, engage, and provide care for school-age children with disabilities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Supporting children in a variety of activities from reading and crafts, to sports and games, every day is different!

• After-school care (Monday-Friday): Directly supervising children from 2:45 pm to 6 pm in a range of fun activities.
• School Holiday Care (Monday-Friday): Directly supervising children during the holiday program from 8 am to 6 pm, engaging them in a variety of enjoyable activities, incursions, and excursions.

Find out more about what ‘A Day with Lifely’s OSHC Crew’ looks like in our Toolkit on our website at lifely.org.au/opportunities.

About Us: Lifely is a disability service provider with 40 years’ experience supporting people with a disability and their families. Check out the ‘About Us’ page on our website for more information at lifely.org.au/about/.

We are proud to be part of a government-funded program providing free OSHC services to children and young people with disabilities attending specialist schools in Bendigo, Melton, and Sunbury. Remuneration commencing at SCHADS Level 2 ($36.22 base rate + casual loading). Salary packaging is available for permanent part-time staff to reduce the tax you pay and increase your take-home pay (as per PBI status).

The ideal candidate must have:

• Passion for child development and education
• Experience, study or lived experience in child services, education, or disabilities is desirable
• Strong ethics, child safety awareness, and work health and safety knowledge
• Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience in the face of change

Perfect for workers, students and carers with skills in teaching, disability, community services, allied health and early childhood. Applicants with lived experience are also encouraged to apply.

Safeguarding of Children and Young People: As a staff member of Lifely’s High-Intensity Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program, you are expected to exemplify leadership and a strong dedication to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in your care. Your key responsibilities include:

• Disclosing any information you learn during your work that a reasonable person would consider could affect your suitability to work with children and young people.
• Acting as a protective figure during all interactions and taking proactive steps to prevent any form of abuse or neglect.
• Adhering strictly to all policies, procedures, and the code of conduct related to child safeguarding.
• Keeping your personal details up-to-date with the appropriate department responsible for working with children checks or their equivalent, in accordance with regulations.
• Completing the Working With Children Check (WWCC) before starting your role and maintaining its validity throughout your employment.
• Undergoing a National or International Police Check prior to employment, and as required by Lifely.
• Reporting any concerns, suspicions, allegations, or disclosures of child abuse or neglect promptly, following standard procedures.
• Participating in all mandatory safeguarding training sessions.
• Using consistent methods to handle feedback, concerns, or complaints from children, families, and colleagues.
• Ensuring that new program ideas involve consultation with children and young people, using approved practices and resources.
• Staying informed about policies and procedures related to the protection of children and young people.
• Attending any additional training related to safeguarding, as required by your role.
• Promoting a culture of cultural safety and inclusion for children and young people from diverse backgrounds, including CALD communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those with disabilities.

You must be willing to provide the following prior to starting work:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid and CPR Certificates
• NDIS Orientation Certificate
• Mandatory Reporting Certificate
• Foundations of Child Safety Training
• Current Vaccination Certificate
• Proof of Right to work in Australia
• Desired - Completed or working towards an Approved ACECQA Qualification

We don't expect applicants to have these items prior to applying. We are happy to work with successful candidates to obtain the required compliance.

For further information, please contact: Lochlan Tobin – Human Resources Coordinator 1300 799 *** | *******@lifely.org.au Lifely is an equal opportunity employer, a Child Safe organisation and upholds zero tolerance to abuse and neglect. We promote the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.