20th July 2026

Step into a trusted, well-established service and lead a passionate team making a difference every day. Lead with purpose. Inspire with heart. Belong to something meaningful. Are you ready to lead a service that is already making a difference? Immaculate Heart OSHC, Leichhardt, is seeking an exceptional Coordinator to lead a thriving and well-established Outside School Hours Care service. Licensed for up to 90 children across Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care, the service is supported by a dedicated team, strong school partnerships and a welcoming community. This is an opportunity to step into a successful service with strong foundations already in place. As Coordinator, you will provide leadership, foster meaningful relationships and help create engaging experiences that support children's growth, wellbeing and sense of belonging. Situated within the heart of Immaculate Heart School, the service is a trusted part of daily life for local families, offering you the chance to make a genuine impact while being part of a community that values connection, inclusion and quality care.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor and inspire an established team of educators to deliver high-quality care and engaging programs.
- Build on the service's strong reputation and continue to foster positive relationships with families and the school community.
- Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where children feel valued, supported and excited to attend.
- Strengthen partnerships with children, families, educators, school staff and the parish community.




- Oversee the daily operations of the service, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute innovative ideas to enhance children's experiences.
- Support the planning and delivery of Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care programs that reflect children's interests and needs.
- Champion a culture of belonging, collaboration and excellence across the service.

Job Requirements

- Diploma in Children Services or equivalent as per ACECQA guidelines.
- Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), First Aid, CPR, Asthma/Anaphylaxis.
- Consent to being the Nominated Supervisor.
- Current completion (or willingness to complete prior to commencement) of mandatory National Child Training (via Geckko).
- Strong understanding of Childcare legislation, including National Quality Framework, Standards, and My Time Our Place.
- Previous childcare service management experience.
- Child protection training is a requirement of this role.
- Proficient with childcare management software (Xplor preferred).
- Demonstrated leadership skills for team development.

Benefits





- Leadership Days – All Service Leaders come together offsite for networking and professional development.
- Leadership Program – That supports you on your leadership journey.
- POD’s – Be part of a POD where you can access your Peers for support and guidance.
- End of Year celebrations – Celebrate with us the important and amazing work that you, our service leaders are doing!
- Cultural Mindsets – Be Brave, Be Authentic, Be Thoughtful, and Be Skilled. These is HOW we go about what we do each day.
- Career Pathways – Opportunities to become a formal mentor, or progress into a Portfolio Manager, Compliance Officer, Family Support Officer, Rostering Officer role.
- Up to 95% Childcare Discount Take advantage of generous staff discounts across 130+ CEEC services – supporting both your career and your family.

Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe

Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in its care and maintains a zero‑tolerance approach to any form of abuse. The protection of children is our highest priority. To uphold this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings as part of our recruitment process, and all employees working with children must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.

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📌 Coordinator (Inner West Council)
🏢 Catholic Early EdCare
📍 Inner West Council