Coordinator - Lismore

Full-time | 38 Hours per Week (Monday - Friday 9:30am to 6:00pm)
Fixed Term Contract (6 Months)
Level 7 - Children’s Services Award 2010 + Relevant Allowances
Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Enjoy an Additional 2 Weeks of Bonus Leave Over Christmas

About us:

Northern Rivers Community Gateway has been delivering the Rainbow Region Kids (RRK) Outside School Hours Care program for many years. Our well-established, accredited, and child-centred program provides before school care, after school care and vacation care across multiple locations throughout the Northern Rivers.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Coordinator to lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of our RRK services. In this leadership role, you will supervise and support a team of Assistant Coordinators and educators, ensuring the delivery of safe, inclusive and engaging programs for primary school-aged children.

Join a community based organisation where your work directly supports our purpose and values, creating inclusive, child-centred spaces where every child can thrive.

About the Role

• Oversee multiple Rainbow Region Kids services as the Nominated Supervisor, Responsible Person and Educational Leader
• Lead, mentor and support a team of Assistant Coordinators and educators to meet regulatory requirements and quality standards
• Develop, implement and monitor programming aligned with the My Time, Our Place framework
• Coordinate rostering, staff development, WHS, compliance and budgeting in collaboration with the Senior Manager - Business Support
• Liaise with families, schools, community organisations and external agencies to support child wellbeing and inclusion
• Facilitate regular staff meetings, including weekly Assistant Coordinator meetings at the Lismore Head Office

Working Hours and Flexibility

• 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Core hours: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm with a 30 minute lunch break (negotiable)

What We Offer

• Pay in accordance with the Children’s Services Award Level 7+
• Access to relevant CSA allowances, including the Educational Leader allowance
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Discounted childcare for staff enrolling their children in RRK programs
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Monthly all-staff breakfast meetings and team connection opportunities
• Career progression within a supportive, values-driven, community-focused organisation

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant Diploma or Degree qualification and/or 3+ years’ experience in a similar Out of School Hours Care coordination role
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, My Time Our Place and Family Assistance Law
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
• Proven ability to coordinate programming, compliance, rostering and service operations
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience with OWNA or similar childcare management systems (desirable)
• Sound understanding of WHS, child safety and inclusion practices in education and care settings

Additional Requirements

• Current NSW Working with Children Check
• National Police Check
• Current NSW Driver Licence
• First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (or willingness to obtain)
• Approved Child Protection and Food Safety Supervisor certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Willingness to be appointed as Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader across multiple sites

How to Apply

Please include a cover letter outlining your experience and how you meet the selection criteria.

For further information, contact:
Ben Barratt – People & Culture Officer at [email protected] or [0408 568 687](tel:0408 568 687)