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Outside School Hours Care Coordinator

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An Outside School Hours Care Coordinator manages before/after school programs, plans activities, and ensures safety, communication, and child support.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • NSW
      • ACT
      • VIC
      • QLD
      • TAS
      • WA
      • NT
      • SA
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a outside school hours care coordinator

Get qualified to work as a outside school hours care coordinator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Outside School Hours Care Coordinator generally earns $1,400 per week ($72,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry has experienced strong employment growth in recent years. There are currently 8,600 people working as an Outside School Hours Care Coordinator in Australia, compared to 5,300 five years ago. Outside School Hours Care Coordinators may find work in all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If a career as an Outside School Hours Care Coordinator interests you, consider enrolling in a Diploma of School Age Education and Care. This course covers a range of topics including working effectively with school-aged children, ensuring food safety compliance, first aid in education and childcare, supporting children with disabilities, ensuring work health and safety, developing holistic learning and wellbeing programs for school-aged children and supervising childcare workers.

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Further reading

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How to start a career in Early Childhood Education

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Outside School Hours Care Coordinator careers

An Outside School Hours Care Coordinator supervises before and after school care programs. You’ll work with primary school-aged children and may also coordinate vacation care programs or other specialist services. Outside School Hours Care Coordinators develop learning programs and organise activities, food and support for children with a range of needs.

Outside School Hours Care Coordinators should be organised and able to handle several tasks at one time. You’ll need to be a strong leader and be able to communicate well with children, families and staff. Outside School Hours Care Coordinators should be safety focused and have strong situational awareness skills.