Second in Charge | West Wollongong Fun Club in Wollongong, Australia

• Permanent, Part Time

• 32.5 Hours Per Week, Monday – Friday

You will be providing quality care and education to school-aged children while incorporating your ideas and expertise to create a fun-filled environment. You will have the ability to create respectful and long-lasting relationships with parents and carers, as well as your fellow educators. As the Second in Charge at West Wollongong Fun Club, you will be responsible for ensuring the service complies with Big Fat Smile policies and procedures and all components of the National Quality Framework and Child Protection Legislation while working closely with your Director.

This is an opportunity for you to grow in a supportive and inclusive workplace. If you have prior experience as a support worker, SLSO, OOSH Educator/2IC, or engagement with school aged children, we would love to hear from you!

Big smiles and bigger opportunities

We’re Big Fat Smile. A not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia. We’re early education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools, long day care centres and fun clubs, and a variety of community and inclusion programs. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. And each well-respected for the work it does.

Due to our size, there are big opportunities for those who want to go further. You’ll find meaningful career paths with lots of promotions across our centres. And because professional learning and growth is at the heart of everything we do, you’ll have the support and knowledge to succeed.

More than a job, this is an opportunity to make a child’s world a better, brighter place. Get greater enjoyment from your work and make more of a difference in the lives of every child in our child-first organisation.

Right now, we’re looking for a Second In Charge Educator for our West Wollongong Fun Club, and OSHC service loacted in West Wollongong Public School. What makes this service special is the dedicated, homely space the service has within the school. We have a strong connection with families, children and community and utmost focus on inclusion of all children.

This is a permanent opportunity to work during Before and After School Care as well as Vacation Care, Monday to Friday (32.5 hours per week).

A supportive and safe workplace

When the going gets tough (as it sometimes does in this sector), you’ll find teammates and leaders have your back. There’s a real in-it-together feeling here thanks to a safe and supportive environment, and well-established policies and processes that outline exactly what’s expected and needed in any situation. Everyone’s in it together, making it easier for you to thrive.

We treasure the expertise of our educators

As Second in Charge, you’ll play a critical role in shaping young minds. You’ll create happy, healthy relationships between a child and the most important people in their lives. You’ll bring fun, laughter and play to each day, but most importantly, you’ll create magical moments for children to experiment and grow.

What you need to succeed

• A cleared valid for paid work, Working With Children Check (WWCC)

• Diploma of Children’s Services or related qualification (desirable)

• Experience as a support worker, SLSO, OOSH Educator/2IC, or engagement with school aged children

• Outstanding skills in communication with families and the community

• Demonstrated commitment to work health and safety

• Have a strong understanding and experience in the implementation of educational programs and leadership within the centre as the Educational Leader

There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding

• You will feel supported by a Total Well-being Platform that gives you access to self-assessments, articles, toolkits, podcasts, perks and savings, and other resources.

• We are proud to be part of the multi-employer bargaining process. Join us to experience the rewards of a 15% pay increase over the next two years.

• You will have the financial peace of mind with 60% discount on early learning and care and out of school hours care services.

• You can save money with our Benefits platform (https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbigfatsmile.com.au%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F09%2FBig-Fat-Smile_Employee-Benefits-Brochure.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Ckirsten.vanbreda%40bigfatsmile.com.au%7C90baee1bdcd3439586e208dd0db76a20%7Cdc03d17d93c349daa926706113ffcaf4%7C0%7C0%7C638681803598825443%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1Ivh0iSbkYeK6DrMAt4VVufFI92lQnMRSC1eosfT5Z8%3D&reserved=0) with meaningful discounts from over 500 retailers on everyday purchases, including groceries, cinema tickets, clothing, homewares, tech, gym membership and more.

• You can focus on what matters most because you have support from head office specialists and expertise, such as inclusion professionals and pedagogy and practice

How to apply

Please send us:

• A copy of your resume

• A brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role

Join us and you’ll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference.

Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do. Through our Child Safe Framework and Values, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care.