Description:
Are you someone who thrives in a fun and dynamic environment? Or perhaps looking for a new career and a change from the 9-5 workday? Active OOSH (Out of School Hours) is looking for a dedicated Educational Coordinator to oversee our team in Macksville. If you love interacting with children aged between 5-13 years, working with a team, and making an impact in your local community, this is the perfect role for you!
Active OOSH is a large and rapidly expanding Out of School Hours Care provider in NSW with 25 centres across the Macleay, Mid North Coast and Tweed regions. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality care and engaging programs for children before school, after school and during school holidays.
About the Role
The Educational Coordinator will be responsible for the daily operations of our OOSH service, ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for children. The role will foster strong relationships with families, staff, and the school community.
This role is for 35 hours per week.Shifts are -
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School Terms: Monday to Friday, 6:30am-9:00am & 2:30pm-6:30pm.
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School Holidays: Varying shifts between 7:00am-6:00pm.
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2.5 hours Administration time which can be completed flexibly from home (included in the 35 hour working week).
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and inspire a small team of passionate educators, fostering a positive workplace culture.
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Create a safe, engaging environment where children feel supported and encouraged to thrive.
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Build strong relationships with families, the school, and the wider community.
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Oversee programming and activities to align with children’s interests and developmental needs.
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Oversee rostering, training, and daily operations to ensure a smooth-running service.
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Ensure adherence with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
Why Join Active OOSH?
✅ $70,000–$75,000 salary (exc super).
✅ Fun, dynamic team culture where creativity is encouraged.
✅ $1,000 bonus paid at 6 months, upon successful completion of performance review.
✅ Work-life balance!
✅ Support from a dedicated head office team.
✅ Ongoing training & career progression with a growing organisation & industry.
✅ Join a regional team of 200+ Active OOSH staff & educators enriching the lives of children.
What We’re Looking For
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Experience working with children is preferred (OOSH, early childhood, teaching, youth work, or related fields).
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Transferable workforce skills or experience are also welcomed (customer service, administration, event management or anyone looking for a career change!)
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Leadership skills and the ability to manage a small team effectively.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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A basic understanding of safety, compliance, and child protection requirements (or willingness to learn).
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A NSW Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain).
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Current First Aid & Child Protection Training (or ability to obtain).
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a supportive, fun, community-focused organisation, we’d love to hear from you - apply now!
We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible and will be interviewing suitable candidates as applications are received.
Visit activeoosh.com.au or email careers@activeoosh.com.au for more information.