Lead welcoming services. Support children to thrive. Make a difference across two coastal communities.

- Grow with us: Take your career to the next level.
- Stay current: Supported training, certifications and PD.
- Recharge: Two-week closure at Christmas and New Year.

Help create places where children feel protected, supported and excited to belong. Join our expanding organisation as an experienced, values-driven OSHC Coordinator supporting and leading our Yamba and Maclean services. Initially, you will work alongside the two incumbent Coordinators as they prepare for long service leave and succession. In 2027, you will assume leadership of Yamba OSHC, guiding the service and team, strengthening partnerships with the school, parish and families, and delivering safe, engaging and high-quality care for school-aged children.

You will oversee the day-to-day operations, compliance, educational programs, people leadership and sustainability of both services. Working across Yamba and Maclean, you will foster a consistent child-safe culture while ensuring each service remains connected to its school and local community.

You will lead with compassion and approachability, creating an environment where team members feel supported to contribute and children experience positive, engaging and productive interactions.

This role is ideal for an organised and collaborative leader who enjoys balancing hands-on engagement with children, team development, regulatory responsibilities and strong community relationships.

About You (Selection Criteria)

- Have a genuine passion for outside school hours care and the ability to build positive, respectful relationships with school-aged children.
- Hold Diploma in Children Services or Working Towards ACECQA approved Qualifications




- Have experience managing or coordinating an education and care service, preferably in OSHC, preschool or long day care.
- Communicate confidently and respectfully with children, families, educators, schools, parishes and regulatory stakeholders.
- Be proactive, solutions-focused and committed to continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes for children.
- Have the capacity to meet the requirements for appointment s a Nominated Supervisor.
- Be available to work broken shifts Monday to Friday during school terms and during Vacation Care periods.
- Ability to work on-site at both Yamba and Maclean services, with drivers' licence and access to reliable vehicle
- Hold current compliance certificates, including a Working with Children Check, Gecko mandatory training and Child Protection certification, together with any other accreditation required for the role.

Apply Today Submit your current resume and a brief cover letter addressing the selection criteria and outlining your relevant experience, leadership approach and interest in supporting children and families across the Yamba and Maclean communities.

For more information, please contact Tammy Leggo, Operations Manager,Outside School Hours Care at mailto:[email protected] or [0492 801 660](tel:0492 801 660)

We'd Love to Hear From You

We are an expanding organisation and are looking for experienced leaders ready to make a positive difference in our OSHC and long day care preschool and early learning services.

Even if there isn't a current vacancy that matches your experience, we welcome expressions of interest from people who would like to be considered for future opportunities.

We are committed to child safety and wellbeing. Appointment is subject to completion of all required screening, checks and safeguarding requirements.

📌 OSHC Coordinator - Maclean and Yamba
🏢 Diocese of Lismore Early Education and Care
📍 Yamba