Service Supervisor Carrington OOSH & VC

Care Activities; Carrington; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time & Casual opportunities

Attractive CSA Award conditions

Training and professional development

Friendly, community-focused workplace

Opportunity to build service from day

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Care Activities is establishing a brand-new Out of School Hours Care service at Carrington Public School, commencing December 2026. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensure NQF compliance, and deliver outstanding programs for school-aged children.

Key duties include supervising educators, developing meaningful activities, building relationships with families and school staff, managing enrolments and compliance, and driving quality improvement with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent qualification is required.
• Experience in OOSH or school-age care is preferred.
• Solid understanding of NQF, National Regulations and National Law.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of educators.
• Develop engaging programs for school-aged children.
• Build relationships with families, staff and community.
• Oversee enrolments, administration and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to service planning and continuous improvement.
• Foster a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication & relationships

Staff supervision

First Aid readiness

NQF knowledge

Working with Children Check

Program development

Education

Diploma qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Lead a brand-new OOSH service and help create something special from day one.

Care Activities is seeking an experienced and passionate Service Supervisor to lead our new Out of School Hours Care Service located at Carrington Public School, commencing December 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to establish and lead a new service within a school community that has warmly welcomed the introduction of OOSH and is genuinely excited to partner with us. You'll play a key role in building a positive culture, developing strong relationships with families and the school, and creating an exceptional experience for children.

About Care Activities

Care Activities is a community-based not-for-profit organisation providing high-quality Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care services across Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Port Stephens.

Our focus is simple: supporting children to thrive through safe, engaging and inclusive environments where play, relationships and community matter.

About the Role

As the Service Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the service, ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework while delivering outstanding programs for school-aged children.

You will:

• Lead and support a team of educators

• Develop engaging and meaningful programs for children

• Build strong relationships with families, school staff and the broader community

• Oversee enrolments, administration and compliance requirements

• Contribute to service planning, quality improvement and continuous improvement initiatives

• Foster a positive and supportive team culture

• Ensure children's health, safety and wellbeing remain at the centre of everything we do

About You

You will bring:

• Diploma qualification (or equivalent qualification)

• Experience working within OOSH, school-age care or children's services

• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and National Law

• Experience leading or supervising staff

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Current Working with Children Check

• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain)

• National Child Safety Training (Geecko)

What We Offer

• Children's Services Award Level 7 classification

• Permanent Part Time position (35 hours per week)

• The opportunity to establish a new service from the ground up

• A supportive management team

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• A values-driven not-for-profit organisation focused on community impact

Applications close 6th November 2026

We are also seeking both Permanent Part Time and Casual Educators who are passionate about working with primary-school-aged children and who want to be part of establishing a welcoming and engaging new service to commence work from early January 2027.

About the Opportunity

Located at Carrington Public School, this brand-new OOSH service will provide Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care for local families.

The school community has been incredibly welcoming and is excited to see an OOSH service established on site. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a service from its very beginning and help shape a positive culture for children, families and staff.

Your Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging play-based programs

• Build positive relationships with children and families

• Supervise children in a safe and supportive environment

• Assist with meal preparation and service routines

• Work collaboratively as part of a team

• Support inclusion and participation for all children

We'd Love to Hear From You If You Have

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, are currently studying, or have relevant experience working with children

• A genuine passion for supporting school-aged children

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Current Working with Children Check

• Availability during Before School Care, After School Care and/or Vacation Care periods from January 2027

What We Offer

• Permanent Part Time and Casual opportunities available

• Attractive conditions under the Children's Services Award

• Supportive and experienced leadership team

• Training and professional development opportunities

• A friendly and community-focused workplace

• The chance to be part of something new from day one

Closing date 6th November 2026.