About the role

A rare leadership role that balances operational responsibility with substantial off-the-floor administration time.

We are seeking an experienced OOSH Co-ordinator & Educational Leader to join our team in Sydney, NSW. This is a unique full-time position that plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality out-of-school hours care and educational programming to children in our service. As Co-ordinator (NS & RP) & Educational Leader between two services, you will be responsible for ensuring our services operate in accordance with the National Quality Standard and the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, whilst fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment where children can learn, grow and thrive.You will primarily be based at one Sydney location, bringing hands-on strong leadership, vision and educational expertise to support our team, children and families. And provide support for documentation and quality processes across a second service. As both services operate using mirrored systems, policies, procedures, programming frameworks and documentation processes, many tasks only need to be completed once, significantly reducing duplication of work while ensuring consistency, efficiency and quality outcomes across both services.

Key responsibilities

1. Lead the development, implementation and review of educational programming that is engaging, developmentally appropriate and aligned with the Australian Curriculum and National Quality Standard

2. Lead and coordinate the daily operations of the Outside School Hours Care service, ensuring the effective management of staffing, rostering, food, resources, budgets and operational requirements to maintain a high-quality and well-organised service.

3. Supervise, mentor and support staff members, fostering a collaborative and professional team environment

4. Ensure compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, including maintaining documentation and records

5. Build and maintain positive relationships with families, children, schools and the wider community

6. Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes children's wellbeing, learning and development

7. Monitor and evaluate the quality of care and educational outcomes, implementing continuous improvement strategies (QIP)

8. Manage budgets, ordering and maintenance of equipment and resources

9. Contribute to staff professional development and induction programs

What we're looking for:

1. Demonstrated commitment to child protection, duty of care and professional conduct

2. Relevant qualifications in Early Childhood Education, with formal qualifications at Diploma level or higher

3. Strong knowledge and understanding of current National Quality Standard, National Curriculum frameworks and the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations

4. Proven experience working in an out-of-school hours care or educational setting, with demonstrated leadership capability.

5. Demonstrated ability to delegate responsibilities efficiently, empower team members through positive leadership and foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement.

6. Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with children, families, staff and stakeholders

7. Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with capacity to manage multiple priorities

8. Demonstrated experience in planning and preparing simple, nutritious meals and snacks for primary school-aged children, with a strong understanding of healthy eating principles, the NSW Munch & Move program, food safety practices and the management of dietary and allergy requirements.

9. Experience in staff supervision, mentoring and professional development

10. Understanding of inclusive practice and cultural competence in working with diverse families and communities

11. Current driver's licence

12. Current First Aid certification (HLTAID012)

13. Current Working with Children Check

14. GECCKO National Child Safety Training

15. CHCPRT025 - Identify and report children and young people at risk

16. CHCPRT026 - Support the rights and safety of children and young people

17. Child Protection Awareness Training (CPAT)

18. Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

What we offer:

1. More than 10 hours of dedicated administration time off the floor each week during school terms.

2. Opportunity to focus on leadership, compliance, programming, quality improvement and service development.

3. Maximum of 8 hours per day working directly with children during Vacation Care periods.

4. Mirrored systems, policies, procedures and Vacation Care programs across two services, reducing duplication of work. (Programming, documentation, compliance systems and many operational tasks only need to be completed once and can be implemented across both services).

5. Performance bonuses available.

6. Eligibility for a company vehicle after successfully completing a qualifying period of service.

7. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

8. Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.

9. Support from experienced Responsible Persons who are capable, autonomous and experienced in service operations.

10. Collaborative leadership team and Approved Provider support.

11. Opportunity to shape and influence the growth of two developing services.

12. Positive workplace culture where staff are valued, respected and supported.

About us
We are a quality Outside School Hours Care service committed to providing safe, inclusive and engaging environments where children can learn, grow and thrive. We work in partnership with children, families, schools and the community to support children's wellbeing, development and sense of belonging. Child safety and wellbeing are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to maintaining a strong child-safe culture, upholding children's rights and ensuring all staff actively contribute to creating safe, supportive and respectful environments for every child. Our service operates in accordance with the National Quality Framework, My Time, Our Place, Child Safe Standards and all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes for children and families.

Apply now
If you are an experienced leader with a passion for supporting children's learning and development in out-of-school hours care settings, we would love to hear from you!