OOSH Nominated Supervisor/Coordinator in Nabiac

Nabiac Kids Shack is a small, community-based rural Outside School Hours Care service located in Nabiac, NSW, with a licensed capacity of 20 children per day. We are seeking an experienced, confident and committed OOSH Coordinator / Nominated Supervisor to lead the daily operations of our service, ensuring a safe, inclusive and high-quality environment for school-aged children. This is a hands-on leadership position within a small team, working alongside our existing Educator / Educational Leader during Before and After School Care sessions and Vacation Care.

Position structure and working hours

• This is a permanent part-time position comprising 28 paid hours per week during school terms:
• Before School Care: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 9:00 am (10 hours per week).
• After School Care: Monday to Friday, 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm (15 hours per week).
• Non-contact time: 3 paid hours per week for administration, regulatory compliance, policy development, the Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) and continuous improvement.
• The position involves split shifts during school terms, with an applicable split shift allowance paid in accordance with the children's services award.
• Vacation Care: Additional working hours are required during school holiday Vacation Care programs.
• Christmas Closure: The service closes for approximately four weeks over Christmas/New Year.
• Committee Meetings: Attendance at monthly Management Committee meetings is required and paid in addition to the 28 rostered hours.

Essential requirement – Coordinator / Nominated Supervisor

This is one combined position encompassing both OOSH Coordinator and Nominated Supervisor responsibilities. The successful applicant must be willing and eligible to formally accept appointment as the service's Nominated Supervisor as an essential condition of employment. The appointment requires written consent and compliance with legislative eligibility and suitability requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily operations of Nabiac Kids Shack, including staffing, supervision, administration and service delivery.
• Undertake the statutory responsibilities of Nominated Supervisor in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
• Maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and relevant service policies.
• Work directly with children during Before and After School Care and Vacation Care programs.
• Promote a child-safe culture, implement the Child Safe Standards and maintain required child protection and child safety practices.
• Oversee risk management, regulatory documentation, incident management and required notifications.
• Develop, implement and review service policies and procedures.
• Maintain the Self-Assessment Tool (SAT), coordinate continuous improvement and prepare for assessment and rating.
• Work collaboratively with the Educational Leader to support the implementation of My Time, Our Place.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, educators and the wider community.
• Attend monthly Management Committee meetings and provide operational, compliance and service improvement reports.

About you

• Holds a relevant Diploma qualification or another qualification suitable for the position.
• Meets the legislative eligibility and suitability requirements for appointment as a Nominated Supervisor.
• Has sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Law and National Regulations.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
• Is confident managing the operational and regulatory requirements of a small OOSH service.
• Works collaboratively and maintains positive professional relationships.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to child safety, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Holds a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.
• Has completed, or is willing to complete before undertaking relevant duties, mandatory child protection and child safety training, and maintain required refresher training.

What we offer

• Above-award remuneration reflective of qualifications, experience and responsibilities.
• Applicable broken shift allowance.
• Permanent part-time employment with the requirement to work additional Vacation Care hours.
• A welcoming, community-focused rural service.
• A supportive small-team environment.
• Support from the Approved Provider and Management Committee.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and continuous improvement.