OOSH Coordinator | Predominantly On-the-Floor Leadership Role | Above Award Pay

OOSH Coordinator | Lead a Service While Staying Connected to Children | Above Award Pay
Lambton OOSH | Permanent Part-Time | 35 Hours per Week + Educational Leader Time

Are you an experienced leader within Education and Care looking for a role where you'll be genuinely supported, valued and set up for success?

At Lake Mac Newy OOSH, we're looking for a Coordinator who enjoys leading from the front.

This is a predominantly on-the-floor, in-ratio leadership role where most of your working week is spent directly supporting children and educators within the service. Dedicated non-contact time is provided for leadership, Educational Leader, compliance and administrative responsibilities, allowing you to remain connected to children, families and daily practice while effectively leading the service.

Unlike many Coordinator positions, you won't be expected to manage everything alone. Our Coordinators receive ongoing support with rostering, enrolments, Educational Leadership, compliance and operational matters, allowing them to focus on building strong teams and delivering high-quality outcomes for children.

Why Join Lake Mac Newy OOSH?
A Coordinator Role with Genuine Support

Our Coordinators are supported through:

✅ Weekly management support meetings

✅ Educational Leader mentoring and professional development

✅ Dedicated rostering support

✅ Enrolment and administration support

✅ Vacation Care planning assistance

✅ Responsive Provider and Management Team

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family

✅ Clear systems, procedures and leadership guidance

We understand that leadership works best when people feel supported, valued and connected.

What We Offer

- Above-award wages based on qualifications and experience

- $1,000 Welcome Incentive

- $500 after 6 months of employment

- Additional $500 after 12 months of employment

- Ongoing professional development and leadership training

- Educational Leader support and mentoring





- Supportive and cooperative leadership team

- Opportunities to contribute ideas and influence service improvement

- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- A workplace culture built on trust, respect and teamwork

- An organisation that genuinely invests in its people

About the Role

As Coordinator, you will:

- Lead, mentor and support a team of educators.

- Work directly alongside children and educators for the majority of your rostered hours.

- Create a positive, inclusive and child-focused culture.

- Build strong relationships with children, families, school staff and the wider community.

- Support compliance with the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation.

- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the service.

- Guide reflective practice and continuous improvement.

- Support programming and educational outcomes through your Educational Leader responsibilities.

- Promote child safety, wellbeing and active supervision.

- Work collaboratively with management to achieve service goals.

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

Hours of Work

The role offers a balanced roster totalling approximately 35 hours per week, plus 3 hours Educational Leader time.

Regular hours include:

- Monday: 6:30am-9:30am and 2:00pm-6:00pm

- Tuesday-Friday: 6:30am-9:00am and 2:00pm-6:00pm

- Weekly management meeting: Tuesday 9:30am-11:30am

- Additional Educational Leader time allocated each week

The majority of rostered hours are spent working directly with children and educators in ratio, with dedicated non-contact time provided for leadership, compliance, Educational Leader responsibilities and administration.

Our Values

At Lake Mac Newy OOSH, our values guide everything we do:

Agency
We encourage initiative, problem-solving and empowering others.

Respect
We build positive relationships through kindness, professionalism and inclusion.

Accountability
We take responsibility for our actions, decisions and commitments.

Leadership
We lead by example and support others to succeed.

Transparency
We communicate openly, honestly

📌 OOSH Coordinator: Lead on the Floor with Above Award Pay (Newcastle)
🏢 Lambton OOSH
📍 Newcastle