OOSH Director | BFS Albion Park OOSH

BFS Children's Services; Shellharbour; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks Hub access

Wellbeing Hub

Scholarships for studies

Job summary

BFS Children’s Services, a not-for-profit with multiple centres across Australia, seeks an OOSH Director to lead after-school care for school-aged children. You will deliver high-quality education and care, oversee daily operations, and foster strong relationships with families and educators to create an engaging, inclusive environment.

As Director, you will ensure programs meet goals, maintain safeguarding standards, and work with head office specialists for pedagogy and practice.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Children's Services or related qualification (desirable).
• Strong understanding of the NQF and My Time Our Place.
• Meet requirements to be a Nominated Supervisor, or you are keen to get there and take that responsibility seriously.

Responsibilities

• Providing quality education and care to all children.
• Contributing to planning educational programs that supports a child’s learning to meet their goals.
• Building strong relationships with children, families, and the community.

Skills

NQF & MTOP knowledge

Education

Diploma of Children's Services

Job description

Position: OOSH Director
Location: BFS Albion Park OOSH
Rostered Hours: 38 hours per week (Monday at 8 hours, Tuesday to Friday at 7.5 hours per day)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding

• Due to our size, there are big opportunities for those who want to go further. You’ll find meaningful career paths with opportunities for further development and promotions across our centres and head office.
• Professional learning and growth are at the heart of everything we do, from learning more about infant-toddler pedagogy, trauma responsive practice, cultural immersion and truth telling, to leadership through a neuroscience lens – these are some of the things our people have benefited from.
• Support to further your studies, such as scholarships, time off floor for coursework, study leave, paid prac and more.
• Save money with our Perks Hub which has great deals and discounts from over 500 major retailers and the biggest brands, including groceries, cinema tickets, clothing, homewares, tech, travel and more.
• Access to our Wellness Hub which has a wealth of curated content focused on your wellbeing, plus monthly health and wellbeing webinars, free flu vaccinations and more.
• A holistic approach to your wellbeing with our EAP, including confidential counselling, First Nations clinicians, health assessments, financial and legal support, and a dedicated manager hotline.
• Save with a 60% discount on early learning and care and out of school hours care services.
• Focus on what matters most because you have support from head office specialists and expertise, such as safeguarding, inclusion professionals, and pedagogy and practice specialists.

As the Director, you will lead the delivery of high-quality care and education for school-aged children, using your expertise and creativity to foster a fun, engaging, and nurturing environment. You’ll build meaningful, long-lasting relationships with parents, carers, and your team of educators, working together to plan, deliver, and reflect on programs that go beyond compliance to be inclusive, inspiring, and filled with moments that truly matter. You will also oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the service, bringing a calm, capable, and confident presence that supports both your team and the families in your care.

What Your Work Will Involve

• Providing quality education and care to all children
• Contributing to planning educational programs that supports a child’s learning to meet their goals
• Building strong relationships with children, families, and the community

What You Need to Succeed

• Diploma of Children's Services or related qualification (desirable)
• Strong understanding of the NQF and My Time Our Place.
• You meet the requirements to be a Nominated Supervisor, or you are keen to get there and take that responsibility seriously.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding Children

Safeguarding children is at the heart of every decision, policy and practice at BFS Children's Services. And we have a zero tolerance towards child abuse, harm and neglect.

This starts with ensuring the people we select to work here will contribute to our child safe culture. So during the recruitment process we conduct a range of pre-employment checks. To assist us with this, you will need:

• A cleared valid for paid work, NSW working with Children’s Check (WWCC)
• A cleared National Criminal Record Check
• Demonstrated commitment to protecting all children from abuse, harm and neglect.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
• Evidence of completion of the National Child Safety Training Foundation Course
• Details of a minimum two referees, where one must be a manager or supervisor at your current or most recent workplace.

Big Smiles and Bigger Opportunities

We’re BFS Children's Services. A not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia. We’re early education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools, long day care centres and fun clubs, and a variety of community and inclusion programs. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. And each well‑respected for the work it does.

Join us and you’ll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference.