OSHC Operations Lead & Team Mentor

Caravonica State School P&C association; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Caravonica State School OSHC is seeking an experienced OSHC Coordinator to lead the day‑to‑day operations of our service, acting as Nominated Supervisor and guiding a team of up to 25 educators and staff while overseeing programs for up to 150 children.

You will collaborate with families, the school community and the Caravonica State School P&C Association to ensure engaging, compliant, child‑centred care and a positive, inclusive culture across all programs.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children's Services or approved alternative as required by legislation.
• Experience leading education and care teams and supporting professional growth.
• Knowledge of National Quality Framework, Child Safe Standards and OSHC practices.
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate high‑quality programs for school‑aged children.
• Commitment to safety, wellbeing, rights and dignity of children; report concerns per procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the OSHC service with planning, implementation and evaluation of programs.
• Provide leadership, supervision and mentoring to educators and volunteers.
• Promote a safe, inclusive environment supporting wellbeing and belonging.
• Fulfil Nominated Supervisor responsibilities and ensure compliance with legislation and policies.
• Promote child-safe culture and supervise responses to incidents and concerns.
• Build relationships with children, families, school staff, the P&C Association and external stakeholders.
• Oversee staff recruitment, induction, development and rostering.
• Manage administrative and operational requirements including records, finances and Vacation Care.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Program planning

Communication

Education

Diploma in Children's Services

Job description

Caravonica State School OSHC is seeking an experienced OSHC Coordinator to lead the day‑to‑day operations of our service, acting as Nominated Supervisor and guiding a team of up to 25 educators and staff while overseeing programs for up to 150 children.

You will collaborate with families, the school community and the Caravonica State School P&C Association to ensure engaging, compliant, child‑centred care and a positive, inclusive culture across all programs.