About Discovery Early Learning Centres:
We are a Tasmanian family-owned and operated organisation with extensive experience providing high-quality education and care programs for children from birth to twelve years of age across Tasmania. Partnering with families and school communities, we aim to build brighter futures by supporting children's development through play in fun, nurturing environments. We live and breathe our company values every day by being respectful, passionate, courageous, and always striving to make a difference in children's lives. We are consistently recognised across the state as Exceeding the National Quality Standards, ensuring the highest level of education and care for every child.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator to primarily support our Dominic Outside School Hours Care service. This role could be full-time or part-time for the right person, and hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant. You will provide confident leadership across quality, compliance, educational practice, team culture, family relationships and service administration.
Working collaboratively with the Manager – Quality, Culture & Operations and your service leadership team, you will nurture a positive culture of collaboration, innovation and reflective practice. The role also offers the opportunity to grow into a broader support role across other Discovery locations within the Greater Hobart area. You will support Educational Leaders and educators to deliver child-centred programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, My Time, Our Place and the National Quality Framework.



The Coordinator will be responsible for nurturing a positive and lively culture of collaboration and innovation, while ensuring a focus on quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
Duties:
Lead the day-to-day operation of the service and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures
Provide professional leadership, supervision, mentoring and support to educators and the wider service team
Build a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture focused on reflective practice and continuous improvement
Support the Educational Leader and educators to deliver high-quality, child-centred educational programs
Lead the development and ongoing review of the service Quality Improvement Plan
Develop respectful and supportive relationships with children, families, schools, community organisations and other stakeholders
Oversee rosters, staffing requirements, records, reporting, service administration and other operational responsibilities
Embed Discovery's Child Safe Standards and ensure the safety, wellbeing, dignity and rights of every child are upheld
You must have:
A minimum Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
Relevant and proven leadership and management experience in an education and care setting




Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration – or willingness to obtain
A current driver's licence and the ability to travel between Discovery locations as required
Regular availability and flexibility to work a range of shifts during our opening hours (6:30 am – 6:30 pm)
Discovery is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to an organisation-wide culture of child safety as well as a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Benefits:
Competitive classification under the Discovery Early Learning Centres Enterprise Agreement
Flexible rosters and optional accrued time off
50% discount on the gap fee for staff children in care
Leadership support, on-the-job coaching and professional development
Annual uniform allowance
Employee Assistance Program and a strong focus on employee wellbeing
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Applications will close Sunday 9th August ****, and will only be accepted via Seek.
Further information can be found at our website:
Discovery is a Tasmanian 'Employer of Choice' and is renowned for enabling individuals to fulfil their career and life goals. As an equal-prospect employer, Discovery is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environments and is committed to inclusive practices that support Reconciliation, inclusion, diversity, and equity. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and who are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

📌 Outside School Hours Care Coordinator - Dominic (Hobart)
🏢 Discovery Early Learning Centres - Head Office
📍 Hobart