Introduction:
As the OOSH Coordinator and Educational Leader, you will oversee the operation of the service, lead, guide and support a team to provide high quality education and care to school aged children.
We are currently seeking a passionate and energetic OOSH Coordinator to establish our brand new service at Catherine McAuley Primary School, Medowie, NSW. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a Foundation School, and build our OOSH service from the ground up.
Description:
Postion Description
This new Primary School is opening Term 1, 2027, where OOSH will play an integral part in supporting the school community. You will be working collaboratively with the school Principal and St Nicholas across all aspects of service operation.
The position will be 35 hours per week, on a permanent part-time basis, with a mix of split and block shifts. OOSH will operate Before and After School sessions plus Vacation Care, with operational hours from 6.30am to 6.00pm.
The role will commence during Term 4, 2026, enabling you to be fully involved in the establishment of the service, including recruitment of your team, resourcing the service and enrolling and interviewing families.
Remuneration - $46.12 per hour + Worker Retention Allowance + Super + Educational Leader allowance $2.42 per hour
Skills and Experiences:
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Be willing to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor, under the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations
Demonstrated ability to implement the My Time Our Place Framework for School Aged Children as Educational Leader
Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and mentoring
Previous experience in successfully managing a budget for OOSH or an Early Education service
Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation
QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma of School Age Education and Care or Diploma in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Children’s Services or equivalent
Current Working with Children Check
Current First Aid (HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting)
Current CPR – must be less than 12 months old
Geccko National Child Safe Training
Child Protection Qualification (or willing to obtain)
If you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education we would love to hear from you! APPLY now.
**Please note that by not addressing the selection criteria may affect your application and you may not be shortlisted.**
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn. Please head to our St Nicholas Careers page if you wish to view the Position Description. https://stnicks.org.au/careers/
Additional Information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
