Coordinator

Permanent Part-Time 35 Hours per Week (Monday - Friday)
Level 6 - Childrens Services Award 2010 Relevant Allowances
Motor vehicle with reasonable private use Based at Lismore Head Office
Bonus leave in December Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

About us:

Northern Rivers Community Gateway has been delivering the Rainbow Region Kids (RRK) Outside School Hours Care program for many years. Our well-established accredited and child-centred program provides before school care after school care and vacation care across multiple locations throughout the Northern Rivers.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Coordinator to lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of our RRK this leadership role you will supervise and support a team of Assistant Coordinators and educators ensuring the delivery of safe inclusive and engaging programs for primary school-aged children.

Join a community based organisation where your work directly supports our purpose and values creating inclusive child-centred spaces where every child can thrive.

About the Role

• Oversee multiple Rainbow Region Kids services as the Nominated Supervisor Responsible Person and Educational Leader

• Lead mentor and support a team of Assistant Coordinators and educators to meet regulatory requirements and quality standards

• Develop implement and monitor programming aligned with the My Time Our Place framework

• Coordinate rostering staff development WHS compliance and budgeting in collaboration with the Senior Manager - Business Support

• Liaise with families schools community organisations and external agencies to support child wellbeing and inclusion

• Facilitate regular staff meetings including weekly Assistant Coordinator meetings and monthly all staff meetings at the Lismore Head Office

Working Hours and Flexibility

• 35 hours per week Monday to Friday

• Core hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm with a 1-hour lunch break (negotiable)

• Regular travel required across Rainbow Region Kids service locations in the Northern Rivers

• Motor vehicle provided with reasonable private use permitted under organisational policy

• This role requires availability between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm to respond to urgent operational matters or support staff as needed. An additional allowance is payable where the employee is required to undertake work outside their contracted hours.

What We Offer

• Pay in accordance with the Childrens Services Award Level 6

• Access to relevant CSA allowances including the Educational Leader allowance

• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay

• Bonus Christmas leave (as per policy)

• Discounted childcare for staff enrolling their children in RRK programs

• Uniform and laundry allowance plus split shift allowance where applicable

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Monthly all-staff breakfast meetings and team connection opportunities

• Career progression within a supportive values-driven community-focused organisation

What Were Looking For

• Relevant Diploma or Degree qualification and/or 3 years experience in a similar Out of School Hours Care coordination role

• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework My Time Our Place and Family Assistance Law

• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience

• Proven ability to coordinate programming compliance rostering and service operations

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Experience with OWNA or similar childcare management systems (desirable)

• Sound understanding of WHS child safety and inclusion practices in education and care settings

Additional Requirements

• Current NSW Working with Children Check

• National Police Check

• Current NSW Driver Licence

• First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (or willingness to obtain)

• Approved Child Protection and Food Safety Supervisor certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Willingness to be appointed as Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader across multiple sites

How to Apply

Please include a cover letter outlining your experience and how you meet the selection criteria.

Applications close 9 February 2026.

For further information contact:
Ben Barratt People & Culture Officer at or