OOSH Coordinator and Educational Leader

About the role

St Nicholas is looking for an OOSH Coordinator / Educational Leader to oversee the operations of its service and lead a team providing high-quality education and care to school-aged children. The position is permanent and part-time, with split or block shifts of about 35 hours per week across before and after school programs and vacation care for children aged 5 to 12. From February 2027, only After School Care will be offered. Vacation care runs Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 6.30pm (about 8 hours per day), and availability for most of these shifts is expected.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the service and lead, guide and support a team delivering education and care.
• Manage the centre's budget.
• Work within the My Time Our Place framework for school-aged children.
• Act as Nominated Supervisor under the Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Bill 2010 and the National Regulations.

Required profile

• Diploma in Children's Services or Certificate III in Children's Services (minimum 3 years' experience) as identified by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority.
• Working with Children Check verification number.
• Current First Aid certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training, and a child protection qualification.
• Previous experience managing a budget for an Early Education or OOSH centre.

Required skills

• Administrative procedures, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation and the CCS (childcare subsidy system), including performing compliance software.

What we offer

• Pay of $47.59-$49.43 plus worker retention allowance, super and an educational leader allowance of $2.42 per hour.
• Full or part-time options, paid training and professional development, employer-funded parental leave and salary packaging.
• mnBenefits program (up to 10% off retailers), fitness passport, EAP, flu injections and 50% off childcare fees.
• $1,000 staff referral bonus ($1,500 for eligible positions).

Applications are made through the St Nicholas careers page, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek or LinkedIn; failing to address the selection criteria may mean you are not shortlisted.