Outside Schools Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator - Pottsville

Applications are now open for an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator for our service located in St Ambrose Catholic Primary School in Pottsville, on the beautiful Tweed Coast.

This position is a parental leave backfill, fixed term until February 2027. A permanent, part-time position as Responsible Person/Educator may be available beyond that date for a suitable candidate.

Contract, part-time opportunity (20-30 hours per week negotiable)

Lead a committed and established team with support from a dedicated OSHC Operations Manager

Remuneration package of up to $105,000 (pro-rata based on contracted hours), including allowances and superannuation. Additional shift allowances may also apply.

This service is one of nine OSHC services that operate as part of the Catholic Diocese of Lismore that operate from Pottsville to Kempsey. The OSHC Coordinator will be supported by a dedicated OSHC Operations Manager and support team based in Lismore.

What you will be doing

The OSHC Coordinator leads a team of Educators within a Catholic primary school setting. The service supports the families of up to 30 children at any time and offers after school care plus school holiday (vacation) programs.

Lead the OSHC service located within the grounds of St Ambrose Catholic Primary School (Pottsville).

Support the families of up to 30 children at any time with before and after school care plus busy school holiday programs.

Prioritise the safety of children by ensuring compliance and safeguarding requirements are strictly adhered to, and strong risk management practices are maintained.

Responsible for operational management, including programming, child supervision, financial sustainability and staff recruitment, training, rostering and feedback.

The appointee will be the Nominated Supervisor for the service.

Remuneration and hours of work

The remuneration package for this role is $105,000 (inclusive of salary/temporary allowance $47.60/hour, leave loading plus 12% superannuation).



The salary will be pro-rata based on negotiated hours.

The service operates Monday to Thursday only for before/after school care. During vacation and pupil free periods, the service operates Monday to Friday.

Hours will be negotiated with the successful candidate, with on-the-floor and administration allocations. The successful appointee must be available during the hours of 7-9am and 2-6pm Monday to Thursday, plus other agreed administration hours (in office). Additional hours, up to 38 hours total per week, will be available over vacation care periods.

Above rates include the current temporary Worker Retention Payment (allowance) paid under the Australian Government Early Childhood Education and Care Retention Payment.

What we are looking for (selection criteria)

Demonstrated success in a childcare or teaching role in a supervisor or leadership role (0-6 or 5-12 years).

Current qualification in Early Childhood Education or working towards a relevant Diploma or Degree-level qualification.

Knowledge and understanding of the NQF, NQS and the School Age Learning Framework and Child Care Subsidy system.

Ability to ensure the service practices align with compliance requirements.

Strong knowledge in safeguarding principles and demonstrated experience managing the safety of children in a care setting.

Current First aid and Child Protection certification, or able to obtain prior to commencement.

We are reviewing applications progressively with an early-August commencement available. We encourage you to register your interest early.

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

Candidates must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia, a current Class C Australian Driver's Licence, a current NSW WWCC and be able to obtain National Criminal History Check and Prohibited Persons check clearances.

We are committed to safeguarding practices, including the ongoing protection and safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Background screening will be conducted on preferred candidates.

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📌 Outside Schools Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator - Pottsville
🏢 Diocese of Lismore
📍 Pottsville