Assistant Coordinator - St Philomena’s Catholic Primary School - Outside of School Hours Care Service

Centacare Bathurst

Part-time

25 hours per week

Monday to Friday

Join the Centacare Team – Where Passion Meets Excellence!

At Centacare, we are not just offering a job – we are offering a place where your heart and career can grow together. We believe in nurturing children to explore, imagine, dream big – and we have a lot of fun doing it!

Why You Will Love Working with Us:

When you join Centacare, you are joining a community that values you. Here is what you can look forward to:

💰 Generous salary packaging

💰 Above Award Wage

⏰ Flexible, family-friendly, and supportive work environment

🌿 A dedicated wellbeing day just for YOU

📈 Career development opportunities to help you grow

🧒 Heavily subsidised childcare in Centacare OSHC services

What We Are Looking For:

· A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine love for working with children

· A natural leader who values teamwork, communication, and collaboration

· Strong time management and problem-solving skills

· Someone who aligns with and upholds our service policies and values

Your Role:

You will work alongside the Coordinator to design, deliver and evaluate engaging programs, support children’s wellbeing, and help lead a passionate team. In the Coordinator’s absence, you will step up and take the reins — with full support and confidence from us.

Selection Criteria: – What We are Looking for in Our Next Star Leader

To thrive in this exciting leadership opportunity, you will bring a mix of passion, expertise, and dedication. We are looking for someone who can tick the boxes below – and bring heart to their work every day:

1. Qualifications & Leadership Experience
You hold relevant qualifications in Early Childhood Care / Education or similar industries.

2. Industry Know-How
You have extensive experience in Early Childhood Care & Education Services and understand what quality care looks like in action.

3. Strong Regulatory Knowledge
You are across the details – with a clear understanding of:

· The Education and Care Services National Regulations

· The National Quality Framework (NQF)

· The My Time, Our Place Framework

· Industry standards, compliance, and best practices

4. Legislative Awareness
You demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of:

· Workplace Health & Safety legislation and practices

· The Children and Young Person’s (Care and Protection) Act

5. Tech-Savvy Mindset
You are confident using digital tools, online platforms, and Child Care Management Systems (e.g. Hubworks), helping your service run efficiently.

6. Child Safety Focus
You have completed Child Protection / Child Safe training and have a strong understanding of safeguarding practices.

Specific Requirements

To be considered, you will need:

· A current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

· A satisfactory Criminal Record Check

· Australian work eligibility

Ready to Apply?

We would love to hear from you!

To be considered, please submit:

· Your cover letter addressing the selection criteria above

· A current resume

Request a Position Description or ask questions: Email us at: tanya.kosef@centacarecwo.org.au

🗓 Applications close: 25/07/2025

But do not wait – we will be reviewing and progressing applications as they come in and application closure date may be moved forward if a candidate is found earlier than the date.

At Centacare, diversity is our strength. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and especially encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

Centacare is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse.