ABOUT US

Learning and growing through adventure-based play.

We are a proud Tasmanian not-for-profit childcare provider of Long Day Care, Outside School Hours Care and Vacation Care services and state-wide Family Day Care services. We encourage outdoor and self-directed play, getting messy and having fun within caring and safe boundaries.

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and understand our responsibilities and duty of care to comply with the Tasmanian Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework and Reportable Conduct Scheme.  We promote the cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, safety for children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQA+ community. We are also committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for children with a disability. We value diversity and do not tolerate any discriminatory practice.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Adventure Patch, we believe that diversity and inclusion is about actions not just words - it's an integral part of who we are. We want to attract talent to join our team that reflect the diverse community in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We believe that diversity leads to more creativity, better decision-making and innovation in our workplace. We invite you to be a part of our adventurous team where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:           

• Assist in ensuring that the program promotes children’s agency, choices and influence.
• Actively support every child to participate in the program.
•  Ensure a safe and stimulating physical environment where all staff and children are protected from hazards or harm.
• Develop and maintain respectful, supportive and collaborative relationships with families and community.
• Support the Service Coordinator to establish and maintain links with local networks, resource and support agencies, and other relevant organisations
• Attend professional development opportunities and network meetings as appropriate or as directed by the Service Coordinator and/or the OSHC Manager.
• Complete any collection of data, medical or other records required in a timely manner, and in accordance with the Organisation’s policies and procedures and the NQS. 
• Complete an adequate number of Xplor observations for all children in care at the service.
• Perform other duties reasonably required for the operation of the OSHC service, or as directed by the Service Coordinator. 

 The successful applicant will ideally have:

• Demonstrated experience in the education and care of children aged 4 to 12 yeas old
• Demonstrated experience and ability to establish warm nurturing and responsive relationships with children and to sensitively meet their needs
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with both children and adults
• Demonstrated ability to work with families, children and educators in a culturally competent manner
• The ability to work cooperatively and flexibly within a team environment

BENEFITS

• The Worker Retention Payment 15% boost to wages for Educators and other Services positions
• Up to Twenty percent discount in childcare fees.
• Health Insurance discount and other benefits through St. Luke's Corporate Health Plan.
• Bonus leave over the Christmas/ New year period.
• Superannuation salary sacrifice options.
• Employee Assistance Program & focus on employee wellbeing.
• Training & Development opportunities.
• Uniform Allowance.

If you have any questions or to obtain a copy of the position description, please email to [email protected]