OSHC Coordinator: Lead Child Care & School-Age Programs

Diocese of Lismore; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Lismore is accepting applications for an OSHC Coordinator based at West Kempsey, inside St Joseph's Primary School. You will lead a team of Educators and oversee before/after school care plus holiday programs serving up to 59 children.

Responsibilities include programming, supervision, financial sustainability, staff recruitment and rostering, with emphasis on safeguarding, safety, and regulatory compliance. Community links with families and parish are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in childcare or school-based care settings.
• Knowledge of NQF/NQS and School Age Learning Framework.
• Ability to maintain safeguarding and safety of children.
• Willingness to obtain required clearances (First Aid HLTAID012, CHCPRT025/CHCPRT001, NSW WWCC).
• Candidates must have right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Educators within the school setting.
• Oversee programming for before/after school care and holiday programs.
• Ensure compliance, safeguarding, and risk management practices.
• Manage operational tasks including rostering, recruitment, and staff training.
• Build connections with families, parish, and school to promote and grow the service.

Skills

Leadership experience

Child safeguarding

Risk management

Education

Early Childhood Education qualification

Diploma or Degree-level (pursuing)

Job description

The Diocese of Lismore is accepting applications for an OSHC Coordinator based at West Kempsey, inside St Joseph's Primary School. You will lead a team of Educators and oversee before/after school care plus holiday programs serving up to 59 children.

Responsibilities include programming, supervision, financial sustainability, staff recruitment and rostering, with emphasis on safeguarding, safety, and regulatory compliance. Community links with families and parish are essential.