Ambrose® is a not-for-profit social enterprise providing Early Years Learning and School Age Care services. With a team of 550 employees and growing, we currently operate over 50 school age care and early years education services across Catholic schools in the Greater Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains region.

Working in our School Age Care team, you'll be joining at a time of growth and creating innovative programs within the approved learning framework “My Time, Our Place”. With a focus on operating a quality service and a caring workplace, no two days are ever the same!

Responsibilities

• The effective day to day leadership of your School Age Care Service team with a focus on coaching and building capability
• Monitoring and ensuring we meet our regulatory obligations under the National Quality Framework
• Providing consistent high-quality services in a safe and caring environment
• Managing staff allocation, resources and budget
• Building relationships with families and carers

As a Service Coordinator you will be expected to consent to the responsibilities of the Nominated Supervisor.

Our Service operate between 6.30am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday, with split shifts organised to give you flexibility during the middle of day.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children’s Services / School Age Care or a relevant discipline is preferred
• Qualifications in Diploma of Community Sector Management, Certificate III Frontline Management or other business management qualification, are advantageous
• Valid Working with Children's Check (WWCC)
• Valid Child Safety Training Certification
• First Aid/CPR/Anaphylaxis Certification
• Valid Working Rights in Australia

Experience

• Substantial experience working with children and families in the early years
• Experience in leadership with early years’ education and care or in a similar role
• Experience as a responsible person within a similar service
• Strong knowledge of pedagogical leadership
• Experience in leading effective teams and achieving service targets
• Having acted or previously held the role of nominated supervisor is highly desirable

Benefits of a career with us

• Retail discounts through Flare Benefits program
• Access to Fitness Passport (900+ facilities) for you and your family
• 25% discount on childcare fees* (*conditions apply)
• Growing organisation with career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive induction programs
• Regular training and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program & free flu vaccinations
• Candidate referral program

Working at Ambrose, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to creating a nurturing environment. Apply now and join our community of Learning for life.

Community Ventures is the trading name of Catholic Diocese of Parramatta Services Limited, a not-for-profit charity supporting communities within the Parramatta Diocese. We are committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people. Ensuring the safety, health, and wellbeing of every child remains the paramount priority within Ambrose’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services.  We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, learn, and grow, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.