THE OPPORTUNITY

Thrive Kids Grahamstown are seeking an experienced OOSH Coordinator to join them in supporting the parents (our big humans) and our local little humans across the community in their Outside of School Hours education.
As OOSH Coordinator, you’ll be providing support to our OOSH Educators, ensuring a high standard of service is maintained. You’ll lead the development and implementation of educational programs and guide other educators in their planning and reflection.

Are you a born leader, self-motivated and focused on continuous improvement? This is a perfect opportunity to play a key role in creating learning opportunities for school age children through play and leisure experiences.

• Your core days/hours are as follow 34.5 hours per week, working 6:30am to 9am and 2:30pm – 6:00pm each day as well as access to office hours. This is broken up as 30 hours per week operational, and 4.5 hours per week of administrative duties.
• You will be required to work split shifts during school terms and consolidated shifts during vacation care and pupil free days.

Please note: for the purposes of advertising, the position title of ‘Out of School Hours Coordinator’ has been used. This position is internally known as ‘Out of School Hours Supervisor’.

• This is a permanent opportunity – working part-time, 34.5 hours per week
• Base Salary Range: $66,490 - $78,156 pa based on 34.5 hours + 12% superannuation + Broken Shift Allowance + $2,237 retention allowance
• You will be working from Thrive Kids Grahamstown Service

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.

• Ensure all Before and After School Care services meet legislative, regulatory, and service agreement requirements.
• Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality educational programs, supporting and guiding other educators.
• Oversee staff supervision, development, and operational policies in collaboration with the Outside School Hours Coordinator.
• Manage daily program operations, including administration, venue and equipment maintenance, and promoting the service locally.

ENOUGH ABOUT US, WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT YOU! SO TELL US ABOUT…

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

READY TO APPLY? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Applications Close: Midnight, Wednesday, 27 August 2025
• Contact: Jenna Hopewell – OOSH Coordinator on 02 4988 0329
• For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
• We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment
• Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care
• We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together

WE’RE ALL ABOUT PUTTING THE RIGHT PEOPLE, IN THE RIGHT ROLE! HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Diploma in Childcare Studies (or equivalent) with approved First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and Child Protection certifications.
• Proven experience working in an Outside School Hours Care (OOSH) service.
• Strong understanding of relevant Acts, Regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Consent to act as Nominated Supervisor and proficiency in computer systems

Are you a born leader, self-motivated and focused on continuous improvement? This is a perfect opportunity to play a key role in creating learning opportunities for school age children through play and leisure experiences.

• Your core days/hours are as follow 34.5 hours per week, working 6:30am to 9am and 2:30pm – 6:00pm each day as well as access to office hours. This is broken up as 30 hours per week operational, and 4.5 hours per week of administrative duties.
• You will be required to work split shifts during school terms and consolidated shifts during vacation care and pupil free days

Please note: for the purposes of advertising, the position title of ‘Out of School Hours Coordinator’ has been used. This position is internally known as ‘Out of School Hours Supervisor’.

• This is a permanent opportunity – working part-time, 34.5 hours per week
• Base Salary Range: $66,490 - $78,156 pa based on 34.5 hours + 12% superannuation + Broken Shift Allowance + $2,237 retention allowance
• You will be working from Thrive Kids Grahamstown Servic

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.

• Ensure all Before and After School Care services meet legislative, regulatory, and service agreement requirements.
• Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality educational programs, supporting and guiding other educators.
• Oversee staff supervision, development, and operational policies in collaboration with the Outside School Hours Coordinator.
• Manage daily program operations, including administration, venue and equipment maintenance, and promoting the service locally