Assistant Director

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y NSW–Dee Why OSHC is seeking a permanent, full-time Service Leader in our Dee Why site to work with the Director to deliver high-quality programs and support day-to-day operations.

You will oversee program quality, compliance with the National Quality Framework, and lead a team of educators, fostering growth, safety, and strong relationships with children, families, and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading early childhood programs and teams.
• Ability to ensure safety and wellbeing aligned with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality programs aligned with the My Time, Our Place framework.
• Support planning, reflection, and continuous improvement practices across the service.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with the National Quality Framework and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate daily service operations as required, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery.
• Coach educators to perform at their best and foster a positive team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Job description

The Y Dee Why OSHC is part of the Y NSW’s extensive network of OSHC and vacation careservices. We provide safe and enjoyable experiences for the children we care for.

You will work in close partnership with the Director to deliver high-quality programs and support the day-to-day operations of the service. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity in which you will play a key leadership role in ensuring program excellence, compliance, and a positive experience for children, families, and educators.

Program & Quality

• Deliver engaging, high-quality programs aligned with the My Time, Our Place framework
• Support planning, reflection, and continuous improvement practices across the service
• Ensure ongoing compliance with the National Quality Framework and all relevant regulatory requirements

Service Operations

• Coordinate daily service operations as required, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery
• Support enrolment processes, attendance management, and site readiness
• Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation relating to children's learning and wellbeing

Team Leadership

• Support and coach educators to perform at their best, fostering professional growth and accountability
• Ensure all educators are appropriately informed, inducted, and supported throughout their shifts
• Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture that reflects the values of the organisation

Relationships & Community

• Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and the broader school community
• Serve as a key on-site point of contact for families and carers, providing timely and professional communication
• Represent The Y NSW in a consistently professional and positive manner across all interactions

Safety & Compliance

• Champion child safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding practices in alignment with legislative and organisational requirements
• Ensure full compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) obligations, incident reporting procedures, and risk management frameworksActively promote and support a culture in which the safety and wellbeing of all individuals remains the highest priority

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate more than 80 sites, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Commitment to Safeguarding

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. We embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept safe at all times.

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