Coordinator - Children Services
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The Y NSW is seeking a motivated Coordinator to lead an OSHC service on the NSW central coast in Wamberal, with involvement at Panania OSHC as part of a broader regional role. You’ll design safe, engaging programs aligned with My Time Our Place, supervise a growing team of Educators, and build trusted partnerships with families, schools and charity partners to turn the Y’s mission into local impact. The ideal candidate brings proven leadership, a deep commitment to child safety, strong written and verbal communication, and comfort using Teams, Outlook and MS Office. Key qualifications include CHCPRT001 or CHCPRT025, NSW Working with Children Check, HLTAID012, Police Check; Diploma or Cert III in childcare preferred. When applying, tailor your resume to show leadership outcomes, safeguarding experience, teamwork, and a track record of innovative learning, and highlight your flexibility and eagerness for development opportunities.
Our Children's Services Team are passionate educators and leaders who create safe, engaging environments for young minds to learn, grow, and thrive. Across 40 NSW schools, our OSHC Educators and Coordinators deliver enriching before- and after-school care, packed with creativity, play, and learning.
Every day, our team runs programs that include sport, creative arts, cooking, and more—working closely with children, families, and schools to support development in a healthy, inclusive environment.
We have an oportunity for an experienced Coordinator to lead our service in Wamberal on NSWs central coast.
- Be a leader in your community and create valuable opportunities outside of the classroom
- Unique development role for those with a background in teaching or early childcare
- Flexible, fun, and rewarding career progression
We seek a committed Coordinator to help inspire children at our Panania OSHC services. If you believe in the power of inspired young people and want to make a difference in your community, you’ll love the opportunities of a career with the Y NSW. This isn’t your typical 9-5 role; you can build a schedule that works for you, make the most of the Y NSW’s learning and development library, enjoy well-being leave days, and explore of the Y’s unique national and international opportunities to develop your skills and experiences.
About your new role
- You will design and deliver a safe, effective, and fun OSHC service following Y values
- You will oversee a calendar of inclusive, exciting, and engaging program following My Time Our Place Volume II principals
- You will become a trusted leader in the community, working closely with Y NSW families, schools and charity partners to turn the Y’s global mission into local action
- You will manage a dynamic team of Educators, helping everyone's individual growth
- You will be able to follow our development pathway to learn new skills and build your career
About you
- Y NSW staff love supporting their communities!
- Y NSW OSHC staff are motivated to guide children’s development outside of the classroom
- Everyone at the Y NSW ensures that we provide supportive service for families
- Everyone at the Y NSW is committed to safeguarding and hosting safe learning environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to support relationships within the team, with the families and school.
- Proficient in the use of technology and systems, such as Teams, Outlook and Outlook Calendar, Microsoft Office, and internal management platforms
- Strong people manager
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience of and commitment to be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of children
- Experience leading others
- Ability to critically reflect to develop innovative learning every day
- Availability to supervise Before School Care, After School Care, and Vacation Care hours
- Ability to work in a team seamlessly.
Qualifications
- Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk CHCPRT025 OR CHCPRT001 (Mandatory)
- Cert III , Diploma or equivalent in childcare (Desired)
- Valid NSW Working with Children Check
- HLTAID012 - Current First Aid and CPR (Mandatory)
- Police Check (paid for by the Y)
Who What Y?
The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate more than 60 sites, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs.
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Commitment to Safeguarding
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. We embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept safe at all times.