OOSH Coordinator and Educational Leader - Merewether Beach

St Nicholas OOSH; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Fitness Passport

Staff referral bonus

Professional development

Job summary

St Nicholas OOSH invites applications for an OOSH Coordinator and Educational Leader at Merewether Beach. You will oversee daily operations and guide a team delivering high-quality education and care for school-aged children.

The role requires strong administrative, curriculum, and compliance skills, with a focus on safety, CCS standards and My Time Our Place framework. This is a maximum-term, part-time position until 29 October 2027.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in administrative procedures, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training.
• Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CCS requirements and ability to perform software application for compliance.
• Be willing to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor under the Children (Education and Care Services National Law) Act 2010 and Regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to support the My Time Our Place Framework for School Aged Children with the centre curriculum.
• Previous experience in managing a budget for an Early Education or OOSH Centre.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the OOSH service to ensure high-quality education and care.
• Lead, guide and support a team delivering engaging programs for school-aged children.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and CCS guidelines.
• Implement a centre curriculum aligned with the My Time Our Place framework.
• Foster strong partnerships with families and the local community.

Skills

Administration

Curriculum development

Parent liaison

Staff development

WHS knowledge

CCS knowledge

Budget management

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services

Certificate III in Children’s Services

Working with Children Check

First Aid & Anaphylaxis/Asthma training

Job description

OOSH Coordinator and Educational Leader - Merewether Beach

St Nicholas OOSH prides itself on core values of care, compassion and inclusion and offer assurance of quality management and practices through our centres. We aim to provide an environment that recognises the value of family and developing secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships.

The Benefits

As an employee of St Nicholas, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program


• Remuneration: $46.12 per hour+ Worker Retention Allowance + Super+Educational Leader allowance - $2.42 per hour


• Growth: Paid sector-leading training and professional development opportunities


• Additional Benefits:Employer-funded parental leave,salary packaging,corporate benefitsincluding;
  
  
  • Fitness Passport (T&C's apply),EAP and flu injections
  
  
  • 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
  
  
  • $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
  
  

The Role

As the OOSH Coordinator and Educational Leader , you are expected to oversee the operations of the service, lead, guideand support a team which provides high quality education and care to school aged children.

We are currently seeking a passionate and energetic OOSH Coordinator and Educational Leaderto join our successful and well-establishedservice at Merewether Beach.

This position is being offered on a (maximum term) part-time basis until 29 October 2027.

Hours for vacation care programs operate between 6.30am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday (approx. 8 hours per day). It would be an expectation to be available for most of these shifts.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training


• Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation


• Demonstrated knowledge of services requirements of the CCS (childcare subsidy system) and ability to perform software application for compliance


• Be willing to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor under the Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Bill 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations


• Demonstrated ability to successfully support the My Time Our Place Framework for School Aged Children with the centre curriculum


• Previous experience in successfully managing a budget for an Early Education or OOSH Centre

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Children’s Services (minimum of 3 years’ experience) as identified by Australian Children’s Education and care Authority


• Working with Children Check verification number


• Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training

**Please notethat by not addressing the selection criteria may affect your application and you may not be shortlisted.**

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.