Head Of Oosh - St Nicholas

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Introduction:
Lead with purpose. Drive strategic growth. Shape the future of Out of School Hours care.

St Nicholas is seeking a visionary and accomplished Head of OOSH to lead our expanding network of Out of School Hours (OOSH) services. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with real influence, based at our Newcastle West Support Office, and supported by a dedicated Executive Assistant. We are offering a base salary of $190,000, plus fully maintained vehicle, superannuation, and your own allocated parking space.

Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Head of OOSH provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across all St Nicholas Out of School Hours services, working closely with the Director and Leadership Team to develop and implement sustainable, high-quality service strategies. Leading key operational areas—including Nominated Supervisors, Practice Support, and Professional Development—the role ensures service excellence, compliance, enrolment growth, and financial sustainability.

Acting as a key escalation point, the Head of OOSH collaborates with schools and stakeholders to ensure alignment with broader educational outcomes, while upholding best practice governance, Work Health and Safety standards, and fulfilling regulatory obligations as a Person of Management or Control (PMC).

Skills and Experiences:
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Demonstrated ability to develop, execute and achieve outcomes of strategic plans in a collegial manner
• Demonstrated ability in the development and set up of new OOSH and OOSH services
• Desire and capacity to engage and work with other Diocese agency heads and external stakeholders to find partnerships in practice
• The ability to contribute to the decision making and management of financial budgets and projects. This includes supporting Managers to work within financial constraints.
• Advanced communication skills including an ability to prepare high level reports to senior management
• The ability to handle multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines under time pressure

QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary qualifications in education (Birth – 12 Years) or, business-related qualification or demonstrated sector experience
• Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in a senior leadership position within the sector
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence
• National Criminal History check clearance
• Post-graduate qualification in leadership or management (Desirable).

To apply for this role, please submit an online application including:

• Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) - Please address the selection criteria, along with the key knowledge and experience outlined in the role description. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the position and how you are well-suited to succeed in it.
• Resume - Ensure your resume clearly outlines your competence in the focus areas detailed in the role description. Highlight how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the role and support your success.

To view a copy of the candidate pack, click here (available on the internal careers page)

For any questions, please contact:
Angela Bryant – Employee Relations & Talent Manager
T: 02 4979 1145
E: angela.bryant@mn.catholic.org.au

Jodie Miller - Talent Partner
T: 02 4979 1368
E: jodie.miller@mn.catholic.org.au

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.