Director

The Y NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent leadership opportunity

Meaningful work that impacts children

Supportive culture

Leadership development and career grow

Work with dedicated professionals

Make a lasting difference in local NSW

Job summary

The Y NSW is launching a brand new OSHC service in Kellyville and seeks an OSHC Service Director to lead from the ground up. You’ll shape culture, programs, and community engagement to deliver exceptional before and after school care, trusted by families.

As the service director you’ll guide educators, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement while fostering a warm, inclusive environment for children and families.

Qualifications

• Current First Aid & CPR certification
• Certificate III in Childcare or above
• Completed Child Protection Course
• Geccko Training — Levels 1 through 4

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of educators to deliver outstanding care and education.
• Create engaging programs inspired by children's interests and voices.
• Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and relevant regulations.
• Champion child safety, wellbeing, and inclusion.
• Build strong relationships with families, schools, and the wider community.
• Drive continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Manage operational requirements, enrolments, attendance, and risk management processes.
• Act as the Nominated Supervisor and educational leader for the service.

Education

Certificate III in Childcare

Completed Child Protection Course

Geccko Training — Levels 1 through 4

Job description

Are you a passionate and experienced leader ready to make your mark on a brand new OSHC service in the heart of Kellyville? This is an exciting opportunity to shape the culture, programs, and community of a service from the ground up — and we want you to lead the way!

As our OSHC Service Director, you will bring energy, vision, and dedication to create an outstanding before and after school care experience that children love and families trust.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of educators to deliver outstanding care and education.
• Create engaging programs inspired by children's interests and voices.
• Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and relevant regulations.
• Champion child safety, wellbeing, and inclusion.
• Build strong relationships with families, schools, and the wider community.
• Drive continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Manage operational requirements, enrolments, attendance, and risk management processes.
• Act as the Nominated Supervisor and educational leader for the service.

Your Working Hours

• Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 7:00am – 9:30am & 1:30pm – 6:30pm
• Wednesday: 10:30am – 6:30pm
• Friday: 10:00am – 6:30pm

What You'll Bring

• Current First Aid & CPR certification
• Certificate III in Childcare or above
• Completed Child Protection Course
• Geccko Training — Levels 1 through 4

Beyond Your Qualifications, The Ideal Candidate Is Someone Who

• Thrives in a leadership role and inspires those around them
• Communicates with warmth, clarity, and confidence
• Genuinely enjoys working with children and building meaningful relationships with families
• Is organised, proactive, and energised by the challenge of building something truly special from day one

Why Join The Y NSW?

At The Y, you'll join a purpose-driven organisation that has been supporting children, young people, and communities across NSW for over 40 years.

We Offer

• A permanent leadership opportunity with consistent weekly hours.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts children's lives every day.
• A supportive and values-driven culture.
• Opportunities for leadership development and career growth.
• The chance to work alongside passionate and dedicated professionals.
• The ability to make a lasting difference in your local community.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The Y NSW is committed to safeguarding children and creating environments where every child feels safe, respected, heard, and supported. We expect all team members to share our commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're an experienced leader who is passionate about quality education, child safety, and building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding | The Y

If you are ready to step into a rewarding leadership position and leave a lasting, positive impact on your community, we would love to hear from you.