OSHC Coordinator - Maclean and Yamba

Diocese of Lismore Early Education and Care; Maclean; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-week closure at Christmas and New

PD and certifications support

Job summary

Diocese of Lismore Early Education and Care in NSW invites an experienced OSHC Coordinator to lead day-to-day delivery of high-quality, child-safe Outside School Hours Care across Yamba and Maclean. You will oversee operations, compliance, program delivery and people leadership while building strong relationships with schools, families and parish partners.

In this role you’ll balance hands-on engagement with children and team development, ensure regulatory responsibilities are met, and guide the

Qualifications

• Hold Diploma in Children Services or ACECQA approved qualifications.
• Experience coordinating or leading an education and care service (OSHC, preschool or long day care).
• Strong communication with children, families, educators, schools, parishes and regulators.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with continuous improvement for high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across Yamba and Maclean services.
• Ensure compliance, educational program delivery and people leadership.
• Foster a consistent child-safe culture connected to schools and community.
• Balance hands-on engagement with team development and regulatory duties.

Skills

Diploma in Children Services

Experience coordinating OSHC/educare

Stakeholder communication

Education

Diploma in Children Services or ACECQA approved qualifications

Job description

Diocese of Lismore Early Education and Care – Maclean NSW

Lead welcoming services. Support children to thrive. Make a difference across two coastal communities.

Grow with us: Take your career to the next level.

Stay current: Supported training, certifications and PD.

Recharge: Two-week closure at Christmas and New Year.

Help create places where children feel safe, supported and excited to belong.

Join our expanding organisation as an experienced, values-driven OSHC Coordinator supporting and leading our Yamba and Maclean services.

Diocese of Lismore Early Education and Care is seeking an enthusiastic OSHC Coordinator to lead the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality, child-safe and sustainable Outside School Hours Care services. Initially, you will work alongside the two incumbent Coordinators as they prepare for long service leave and succession. In 2027, you will assume leadership of Yamba OSHC, guiding the service and team, strengthening partnerships with the school, parish and families, and delivering safe, engaging and high-quality care for school-aged children.

You will oversee the day-to-day operations, compliance, educational programs, people leadership and sustainability of both services. Working across Yamba and Maclean, you will foster a consistent child-safe culture while ensuring each service remains connected to its school and local community.

You will lead with compassion and approachability, creating an environment where team members feel supported to contribute and children experience positive, engaging and productive interactions.

This role is ideal for an organised and collaborative leader who enjoys balancing hands-on engagement with children, team development, regulatory responsibilities and strong community relationships.

About You (Selection Criteria)

• Have a genuine passion for outside school hours care and the ability to build positive, respectful relationships with school-aged children.
• Hold Diploma in Children Services or Working Towards ACECQA approved Qualifications
• Have experience managing or coordinating an education and care service, preferably in OSHC, preschool or long day care.
• Communicate confidently and respectfully with children, families, educators, schools, parishes and regulatory stakeholders.
• Be proactive, solutions-focused and committed to continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes for children.
• Have the capacity to meet the requirements for appointment s a Nominated Supervisor.
• Be available to work broken shifts Monday to Friday during school terms and during Vacation Care periods.
• Ability to work on-site at both Yamba and Maclean services, with drivers' licence and access to reliable vehicle
• Hold current compliance certificates, including a Working with Children Check, Gecko mandatory training and Child Protection certification, together with any other accreditation required for the role.

Submit your current resume and a brief cover letter addressing the selection criteria and outlining your relevant experience, leadership approach and interest in supporting children and families across the Yamba and Maclean communities.

For more information, please contact Tammy Leggo, Operations Manager, Outside School Hours Care at mailto:******@lismore.catholic.org.au or 0492 801 ***

We are an expanding organisation and are looking for experienced leaders ready to make a positive difference in our OSHC and long day care preschool and early learning services.

Even if there isn't a current vacancy that matches your experience, we welcome expressions of interest from people who would like to be considered for future opportunities.

We are committed to child safety and wellbeing. Appointment is subject to completion of all required screening, checks and safeguarding requirements.