Join our team as an OOSHC Responsible Person where your adaptability and proactive supervision ensure the safety and engagement of children in our care. Collaborate with staff, maintaining clear communication and a keen understanding of service policies and child legislation. Welcome and update parents with a friendly demeanour, manage risks effectively, and uphold confidentiality. 

• The role is permanent part-time Monday to Friday
• The hours are 2:30pm - 6.00pm 
• Flexibility to work additional hours, particularly during school holidays, is a requirement
• Possibility for leadership roles for the right candidate, which would attract higher remuneration

The position is based at our Junior School campus at Tweed Heads and would suit a person who loves working with children and has early childhood/pre-school programming experience. An understanding of NQS and programming using the curriculum My Time Our Place framework for school aged care would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Be fully aware of and attentive to all children under your care. 
• Provide supervision and manage children in your care effectively. 
• Support the Coordinator with responsibilities such as vacation care program, policy updates, and medical management plans.
• Provide assistance and support to other staff members as required. 
• Participate in risk management procedures and implement safe work practices.

Knowledge and Skills

• Genuine enjoyment and passion for working with children, with the ability to provide vigilant supervision. 
• Create engaging environments for children to explore and document their learning and development at a high standard.
• Capability to step into the Coordinator role to cover leave absences and act as the Responsible Person in Charge. 
• Building and maintaining relationships with our amazing children, families, and educators.
• Contribue to learning programs based on your knowledge of each child, their ideas and goals using the Early Years Learning Framework.
• A high standard of punctuality and professional presentation.
• Understanding of and ability to implement all relevant aspects of policies, procedures and legislation for childcare. 
• Warm and effective interpersonal abilities, capable of engaging positively with parents and managing sensitive incidents with discretion.

Qualifications

• Studying or having completed Early Childhood Education (ECE) qualifications i.e. Certificate III (CHC30113).
• Competency in Unit CHCPRT025 Responsible Person In Charge or willing to obtain qualification.
• Safe Food Handling Certificate or willingness to obtain certificate.
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to train and obtain certificate.
• A current NSW Working with Children Check.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must either hold permanent residency in Australia or be Australian citizens.

Applications

To apply for this role, please click on the Apply link. Applications close on Friday, 26 June 2026 and must include:

• A cover letter providing relevant skills and experience
• A current resume including contact details for three referees

Please email hr•@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au if you have any queries.