Assistant Coordinator – Out of School Hours Care (OOSH) Lambton

Join a supportive, forward-thinking team with genuine provider and management backing.

Are you passionate about leading a team in delivering high-quality care for children — but tired of feeling like you have to do it all on your own?

At Lake Mac Newy OOSH, we understand that Coordinators thrive when they're truly supported. That's why we've built a dedicated management team to make your job easier, so you can focus on what you do best: creating a fun, safe, and engaging setting for children.

What We Offer

- Competitive above award pay aligned with the Children's Services Award

- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

- A fun, supportive team culture with clear communication channels

- Realistic workload expectations thanks to our specialist support roles

What Makes Us Different?

- Weekly support meetings at our local head office with the Provider and upper management team — open communication and genuine guidance every step of the way.

- Educational Leader support & training to help you meet and exceed NQS standards without the stress.

- Rostering Manager to coordinate shifts so you can focus on people, not paperwork.

- Enrolment Officer to manage admin tasks and parent enquiries, keeping things running smoothly.

- Vacation Care Planner providing ready-to-go programs, reducing your planning workload.

- We believe in teamwork, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture where Coordinators never feel isolated or unsupported.

About the Role

As a Coordinator, you will:

- Lead and mentor your team to deliver high-quality care.

- Work closely with management to ensure compliance with all regulations and standards.

- Engage with families, school staff, and the community to create a welcoming environment.

- Contribute ideas and feedback in a workplace where your voice matters.





The role offers a balanced roster totaling 35 hours per week with an additional 3 hours educational leader for the coordinator role. Regular hours of work are Monday 6:30 am–9:30 am, Tuesday to Friday 6:30 am–9:00 am, and Monday to Friday 2:00 pm–6:00 pm. In addition, Coordinators attend management meetings each Tuesday from 9:30 am–11:30 am and are allocated 2 hours per week to undertake Educational Leader responsibilities.

Essential Requirements:

- Certificate 3 in Children's Services or equivalent qualification or willingness to complete

- Working with Children Check

- First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certificates

- Child Protection certificate

- Food Handling certificate

- Experience in OOSH or childcare coordination role

- Previous team leadership experience in childcare setting

- Legal right to work in Australia

- Ability to pass background checks as required for childcare positions

- Geccko Training - Foundations of child safety

Desirable:

- Experience using OWNA

- Previous Educational Leader experience

We value and reward the right candidate with highly competitive conditions, including above-award wages paid by the company. This reflects our commitment to recognising dedication, supporting long-term career growth, and ensuring our team feels valued for the important role they play in providing quality care.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We value the wellbeing of our team and offer access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their immediate family members. Our EAP provides professional, confidential support and counselling to assist with personal, family or work-related matters, at no cost to the employee.

We're offering a sign-on bonus for the right candidate! As part of joining our team, you'll receive a welcome incentive in recognition of your skills, experience, and commitment to delivering high-quality care. It's our way of saying thank you for choosing to grow your career with Lake Mac Newy OOSH.

📌 Assistant coordinator (Newcastle)
🏢 Lambton OOSH
📍 Newcastle