J oin Our Team at West Wollongong Fun Club - Second in Charge Permanent, Part‑Time Hours: 32.5 hours per week — Monday to Friday, 6.5 hours per day (split between BSC & ASC) Working at Big Fat Smile, there’s a lot to smile about. The trust you’ll be given in recognition of your expertise. The freedom you’ll have as an Educator to use your judgement, adapt learning approaches, and bring creativity and playfulness to a child’s day. The joy of doing work you love alongside team members who are as invested as you. And the beautiful relationships you’ll form with peers, children, and families—through shared experiences that are as rich as they are rewarding. 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. Enjoy your work more and make an even greater 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 located at West Wollongong Public School. This is a permanent opportunity to work during Before and After School Care as well as Vacation Care. 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 will provide quality care and education to school-aged children while incorporating your ideas and expertise to create a fun-filled environment. You will have the opportunity to build respectful, long-lasting relationships with parents, carers, and fellow educators. You will also be able to contribute your own ideas and experiences to the programmed activities, alongside those created by the Director. In this role at West Wollongong Fun Club, you will be responsible for ensuring the service complies with Big Fat Smile policies and procedures, as well as all components of the National Quality Framework and Child Protection Legislation, while working closely with your Director. What You Need to Succeed A cleared and valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) for paid work Diploma of Children’s Services or a related qualification (desirable) Experience as a support worker, SLSO, OSHC Educator/2IC, or other roles working with school-aged children Outstanding communication skills with families and the community Demonstrated commitment to work health and safety 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 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.
