2IC/OOSH Director

Darlo Play Centre; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlo Play Centre is seeking an experienced Director of Service at Darlinghurst, Sydney, overseeing a Childcare/OOSH program at the Darlinghurst Public School premises. The role leads a small team, focuses on safety, learning, and community engagement, and balances on-site leadership with admin duties.

You will drive compliance, implement quality improvements, and nurture relationships with families, the school, and regulators while ensuring a positive, values-led culture.

Qualifications

• Substantial leadership experience in a childcare setting.
• Confidence in end-to-end management of a service.
• Certificate III (or higher) in Children's Services, Education, or related field preferred (SAM/Teacher/experienced Educator).
• A valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Foundations of Child Safety Training (GECCKO).
• First Aid (HLTAID012), CPR, and asthma/anaphylaxis training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, and the National Quality Standard.
• Prepare services for Assessment and Rating and lead continuous improvement through the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Support, coach and develop leadership teams.
• Build a positive, values-led team culture from day one.
• Manage occupancy, budgets, rostering and staffing to support sustainable growth.
• Develop and embed policies, procedures and systems for a small, agile OOSH.
• Build strong relationships with families, the school, the community and the Regulatory Authority.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team building

Education

Certificate III in Children's Services or higher

Job description

This is a permanent, full-time role offering 38 hours per week, consisting primarily of split shifts in the mornings and afternoons Monday to Friday.

This permanent, full-time opportunity offers flexibility to work from home for your admin hours between service times (8 hours per week).

We are not open for Vacation Care and SDD.

You'll have a meaningful chance to lead with compassion, offering top-tier support to children and their families.Darlo Play Centre is an exquisite provider run by parents in Darlinghurst, close to Kings Cross Train Station and buses.

Service Location: Darlinghurst Public School premises

Two dedicated playgrounds permanently set up. Big outdoor spaces including COLA, basketball, soccer/footy field, play equipment.

You’ll work across split shifts, Monday to Friday: 7:00am - 9:00am + 2:30pm - 6:30pm + 8 hours admin

The Role:

As a Director of Service, you'll lead a young team to create a safe, fun, and compliant program, plan engaging activities, supervise children, and build strong relationships with the school and community while managing your service.

Your responsibilities include:

• Overseeing compliance with the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, and the National Quality Standard
• Preparing services for Assessment and Rating and leading continuous improvement through the Quality Improvement Plan
• Supporting, coaching and developing leadership teams
• Building a positive, values-led team culture from day one
• Managing occupancy, budgets, rostering and staffing to support sustainable growth
• Developing and embedding policies, procedures and systems that work for a small, agile OOSH
• Building strong relationships with families, the school, the community and the Regulatory Authority

The Successful Candidate:

• You are a natural leader with a passion for teaching children.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is still a big kid at heart!
• Confident communicator with children, parents, team members, and school principals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude.
• Passionate about creating enriching experiences for primary-aged children.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and love to have fun
• All successful candidates are required to complete mandatory National Child Safety Training throughGecckoprior to commencing employment.

What we're looking for:

You're an experienced leader who truly cares about making a difference. You have:

• Substantial leadership experience in a childcare setting, preferably OOSH
• Confidence in the end to end management of a service
• A Certificate III (or higher) in Children's Services, Education, or a related field is preferred (SAM/Teacher/experienced Educator)
• A valid Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Completion certificate for Foundations of Child Safety Training (GECCKO)
• First Aid (HLTAID012), CPR, and asthma and anaphylaxis training
• Current child protection training
• A commitment to putting child safety and families first