OOSH Director: Lead, Inspire & Build Safe Programs

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

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.