Job Description

Northern Rivers Community Gateway – Lismore NSW

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Full-time | 38 Hours per Week (Monday - Friday 9:30am to 6:00pm)
n Fixed Term Contract (6 Months)
n Level 7 - Children's Services Award 2010 + Relevant Allowances
n Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
n Enjoy an Additional 2 Weeks of Bonus Leave Over Christmas

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About us:

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Northern Rivers Community Gateway has been delivering the Rainbow Region Kids (RRK) Outside School Hours Care program for many years. Our well-established, accredited, and child-centred program provides before school care, after school care and vacation care across multiple locations throughout the Northern Rivers.

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We are seeking an experienced and passionate Coordinator to lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of our RRK services. In this leadership role, you will supervise and support a team of Assistant Coordinators and educators, ensuring the delivery of protected, inclusive and engaging programs for primary school-aged children.

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Join a community based organisation where your work directly supports our purpose and values, creating inclusive, child-centred spaces where every child can thrive.

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About the Role

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Oversee multiple Rainbow Region Kids services as the Nominated Supervisor, Responsible Person and Educational Leader

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Lead, mentor and support a team of Assistant Coordinators and educators to meet regulatory requirements and quality standards

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Develop, implement and monitor programming aligned with the My Time, Our Place framework

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Coordinate rostering, staff development, WHS, compliance and budgeting in collaboration with the Senior Manager - Business Support

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Liaise with families, schools, community organisations and external agencies to support child wellbeing and inclusion

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Facilitate regular staff meetings,



including weekly Assistant Coordinator meetings at the Lismore Head Office

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Working Hours and Flexibility

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38 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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Core hours: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm with a 30 minute lunch break (negotiable)

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What We Offer

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Pay in accordance with the Children's Services Award Level 7+

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Access to relevant CSA allowances, including the Educational Leader allowance

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Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay

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Discounted childcare for staff enrolling their children in RRK programs

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Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Ongoing training and professional development

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Monthly all-staff breakfast meetings and team connection opportunities

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Career progression within a supportive, values-driven, community-focused organisation

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What We're Looking For

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Relevant Diploma or Degree qualification and/or 3+ years' experience in a similar Out of School Hours Care coordination role

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Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, My Time Our Place and Family Assistance Law

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Demonstrated leadership and team management experience

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Proven ability to coordinate programming, compliance, rostering and service operations

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Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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Experience with OWNA or similar childcare management systems (desirable)

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Sound understanding of WHS, child safety and inclusion practices in education and care settings

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Additional Requirements

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Current NSW Working with Children Check

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National Police Check

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Current NSW Driver Licence

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First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (or willingness to obtain)

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Approved Child Protection and Food Safety Supervisor certification (or willingness to obtain)

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Willingness to be appointed as Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader across multiple sites

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📌 Coordinator - OOSH (Lismore)
🏢 Northern Rivers Community Gateway
📍 Lismore