OOSH / OSHC Centre Coordinator Quakers Hill

Wesley Mission; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Educational assistance

Fitness Passport

Blue Light Card

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Wesley Mission's Wesley Out of School Hours Care is seeking a Centre Coordinator to lead the day-to-day operation of the Quakers Hill OOSH service and act as the Nominated Supervisor.

You will manage a vibrant team of educators, ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework, and work closely with an Area Manager to deliver high-quality programs for children before and after school and during vacation care.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education and Care qualification or equivalent
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and My Time Our Place
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Children’s service
• Demonstrated experience coordinating a team
• First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
• Working with Children Check
• DEC approved Child Protection Training
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills
• Strong organisation and multi-tasking
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Prepared to work split shifts
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible and patient
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Lead a vibrant team of educators and serve as the Nominated Supervisor
• Be in charge of the day-to-day operation of the service
• Ensure compliance within the organisational framework with support from a Area Manager
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality programs for children before/after school and during vacation care

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Early Childhood Education and Care qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seeking a vibrant team of educators, be the Nominated Supervisor and be in charge of the day-to-day operation of the service.

Details

• Before and After School Care and Vacation care
• Location: Quakers Hill Public School
• Full-Time 38 hours per week

Lead a well-established OOSH service with the support of a values driven not for profit organisation that genuinely invests in its people. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced OOSH professional ready to take ownership of a service while being well supported.

About us

For over 25 years, Wesley Out of School Hours Care has been creating environments where children feel safe, families feel supported, and Educators feel genuinely valued. As part of Wesley Mission, a trusted not for profit organisation with over 200 years of community service, we are proud to deliver care that makes a lasting difference.

Wesley OOSH operates 15 services across Sydney, the Central Coast and Hunter regions. Our programs are guided by the My Time, Our Place framework and shaped by strong relationships with schools, families, and local communities. We are committed to child safe standards. All staff are expected to uphold strict professional boundaries, follow child protection policies, and actively contribute to a culture where children feel safe, respected, and supported.

About the role

As the Centre Coordinator, you will lead a vibrant team of educators, be the Nominated Supervisor and be in charge of the day-to-day operation of the service. This role suits an experienced OOSH professional who enjoys hands on leadership, values strong relationships, and is confident managing compliance within a supportive organisational structure. You will have the autonomy to lead your service while being backed by an experienced Area Manager and a wider organisational network. To be successful in this position you will have strong leadership qualities, be passionate and love working with children. You will be highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated to providing children with the best possible childhood experiences. You will also have a cooperative approach to working with stakeholders.

Demonstrated behaviours:

• ability to engage and inspire a passionate team through clear decision making and the provision of a supportive and collaborative management style
• demonstrated ability to work unsupervised as well as an effective team player with a positive can-do attitude
• relate well to a range of people with sound listening and problem-solving skill
• be spontaneous, energetic and enthusiastic
• confident professional with strong initiative
• be reliable
• display emotional maturity and resilience

Essential skills and knowledge

• an Early Childhood Education and Care qualification or equivalent
• sound working knowledge of the National Quality Framework and My Time Our Place
• minimum 1-year experience working in a Children’s service.
• demonstrated experience in coordinating a team
• ability to direct the development, planning, implementation and review of innovative, stimulating, high quality
• programming for the service
• First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualification
• knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety
• current Working with Children Check
• completion of DEC approved Child Protection Training
• proven organisational skills, ability to multi-task, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• demonstrable skills in conflict resolution and change management
• thorough attention to detail
• excellent written and oral skills
• be prepared to work split shifts as required
• excellent interpersonal skills, flexible and patient
• proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Salary and conditions in line with the Children’s Services Award
• Generous salary packaging through AccessPay to increase take home pay
• Educational Assistance Scheme including fee reimbursement and study leave
• Fitness Passport with discounted access to gyms and pools across NSW
• Blue Light Card discounts across retail, travel, and entertainment Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling, wellbeing, financial, and legal support
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support
• The opportunity to work within a values driven organisation that invests in its people

Closing date: Monday 31 August 2026 at 5pm

Wesley Mission is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and social demographics. Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number.