Position: Outside School Hours Care Coordinator
Commencement Date: 1 December 2025 or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Hours per week: 38hpw
Employment Status: Full-Time
Hourly rate: $34.76 - $37.33 (pending qualifications)
Closing date: Thursday, 6 November 2025

St. Francis Catholic Primary School is a faith filled community of Jesus Christ and where Francis of Assisi lies at the heart of all that we do and say. We are guided by Gospel values and the education provided focuses on the spiritual, environmental and academic growth of the children. This is stated in our Mission as: ‘Journey together as Family in Peace through Love’; we work in partnership with parents/ guardians and our parish community to create a classroom, a school, and ultimately a world, fit for all children.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the team at St Francis Catholic Primary School, as OSHC Coordinator. This is a full-time permanent position (38hpw), comprising of before school care, after school care and vacation care, for commencement on 1 December 2025 or as negotiated with the successful applicant.

This position will include up to 20 hours per week of non-contact time (administration hours) and attracts a split shift allowance.

The Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator will apply a depth of knowledge and a broad range of skills which facilitate the management, administration and programming within the OSHC service.

This position reports directly to the Principal of the school and liaises with the Early Learning & Care Manager and Outside School Hours Care Consultant. Other key relationships include children, families & OSHC staff, clergy, parish and personnel from the associated school.

For further information about the role, please view the Position Description.

About You

The successful applicant/s will have relevant experience and an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) and eligibility for a Suitability Notice will also be required. In addition, you will have excellent time management skills, well developed interpersonal skills and a high proficiency of computer skills.

The successful applicant will ideally hold a minimum of a Diploma, or be willing to obtain a suitable qualification.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range - $34.76 - $37.33/hour (dependant on qualifications)
• Support from your Principal and the Early Learning and Care Team.
• Split shift allowance
• Non-Contact time
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Excellent leave entitlements
• Salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (subject to eligibility with RemServ)
• Access to corporate health insurance discounts with Bupa and Westfund
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Professional development and professional learning opportunities

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• A minimum Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent (ACECQA approved qualifications) is preferred or the willingness to obtain suitable qualifications will also be considered.
• First Aid Certificate, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Training (ACECQA approved)
• It is a requirement of the position that the successful applicants undertake a National Crime Check (Police Check) or provide details of a Police Check that is not more than six months old.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

How to Apply

• Complete the application below
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
• Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Mrs Samantha Suthers, Principal, St Francis Catholic Primary School, Tannum Sands, on 4994 8320.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services [email protected]
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications close: Thursday, 6 November 2025

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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