Assistant Coordinator

Northern Rivers Community Gateway has been delivering the Rainbow Region Kids (RRK) OSHC program for many years. Our well-established, accredited child-centred program provides before school care, after school care, and vacation care across various locations in the Northern Rivers region.

We're currently seeking two dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Coordinators to join our team, one based at our Wollongbar service and one based at our Alstonville service.

In this role, you'll develop valuable skills in building strong relationships with children and families, while helping to deliver engaging, active programs.

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

• Lead the day-to-day operations at the service, ensuring a fun, safe, and enriching environment for school-aged children.
• Develop and facilitate engaging programs that include sports, games, cooking, art, and craft, catering to individual and group needs.
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and the school community.
• Supervise and mentor educators, junior employees, and students to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment in accordance with regulatory requirements.

This role includes a compulsory weekly team meeting and a monthly all-staff meeting at the Lismore Head Office.

Weekly hours & flexibility

• Minimum 15 hours per week, with potential to increase to 30 hours during vacation care or peak periods.
• Weekly contract hours are worked within the service operational hours:
• • Before School Care: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (varies by service)
• After School Care: 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
• Vacation Care: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging options (take home more pay)
• Bonus leave during the Christmas period (in accordance with policy)
• Discounted childcare for staff enrolling their children in RRK programs
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Uniform provided + laundry allowance + split shift allowance as per the award
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Monthly staff meetings with free catered breakfast
• Opportunities for career progression within a supportive team environment

What we're looking for

• Diploma in Children's Services (or equivalent) OR 3+ years of experience working with school-aged children
• Ability to work independently and supervise groups of up to 15 children
• Experience in leading and mentoring staff in an education setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of childhood development, programming, and regulations (e.g., NQF, My Time Our Place Framework)
• Ability to use digital and cloud-based systems for administration and reporting

Additional requirements

• Current NSW Working with Children Check
• Current Driver's License
• Willingness to undertake a National Police Check

How to apply

Click "Apply Now" to submit your application. You will be directed to the online application portal, where you can upload your resume and access the Position Description.

Please include a one-page cover letter outlining how you meet the "what we're looking for" criteria.

For more information, contact Or

Ben Barratt - People and Culture Officer at

Northern Rivers Community Gateway is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.