OSHC 2IC- responsible Person part time

Whoosh; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Leadership development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Permanent, stable team environment

Commitment to child safety and quality

Job summary

Whoosh Care in Surry Hills is seeking a part-time OSHC 2IC to lead and support the after-school program for school-aged children. You will work closely with a Team Leader to maintain high standards of practice, supervision, and family communication, while guiding educators to deliver engaging, safe programs.

The role emphasizes leadership presence, reliability, and the ability to navigate group dynamics and program delivery in a vibrant service environment.

Qualifications

• NSW Working With Children Check required.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Experience working with school-aged children.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with school-aged children.
• Confidence managing groups and supporting educator practice.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Reliability, initiative and professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Programming for year 3-6 children.
• Support the Team Leader with day-to-day operation of the service.
• Lead educators and model strong practice.
• Supervise and engage children in meaningful play.
• Support routines, transitions, and headcount processes.
• Contribute to creative, child-led programming.
• Build respectful relationships with children, families, and educators.
• Maintain high standards of safety, supervision and compliance.
• Step into leadership responsibilities when the Team Leader is unavailable.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Leadership

Child Engagement

Job description

OSHC 2IC (Second in Charge)
Whoosh Care | Surry Hills

Previous OSHC experience is essential for this 2IC position.

Are you the kind of educator who walks into a room and children gravitate towards you?

Do you thrive in organised chaos, big personalities, creative ideas, and real conversations with school-aged children?

Do you believe OSHC is not babysitting, but leadership in action?

About Whoosh Care

Whoosh Care is a boutique before and after school care provider established in 2015. We are known for strong relationships, high expectations, and programs that actually engage children.

We are intentionally small. That means our leaders are supported, our educators are valued, and our standards are high.

Our Surry Hills service is vibrant, energetic, and community connected. It needs a 2IC who can match that energy while supporting the daily leadership of the service.

The Role

We are looking for a 2IC who brings both personality and leadership presence.

Someone who can:

Facilitate a craft table without losing structure

Navigate friendship drama with calm authority

Step into games with children while still maintaining supervision awareness

Support the Team Leader in maintaining smooth daily operations

Confidently communicate with families and the school community

Guide and support educators to maintain high standards of practice

Contribute ideas and leadership, not just follow instructions

You will work closely with an experienced Team Leader and supportive provider. This role requires initiative, reliability, and the ability to step into leadership when needed.

What You'll Be Doing

Programming for year 3-6 children

Supporting the Team Leader with the day to day operation of the service

Leading educators and modelling strong practice

Supervising and engaging children in meaningful play

Supporting routines, transitions, and headcount processes

Contributing to creative, child led programming

Building respectful relationships with children, families, and educators

Maintaining high standards of safety, supervision, and compliance

Stepping into leadership responsibilities when the Team Leader is unavailable

At times you will act as the Responsible Person for the service when the Team Leader is not present. This means overseeing the safe and compliant operation of the service, ensuring supervision and ratios are maintained, supporting educators in their roles, communicating with families, and making confident operational decisions in line with Whoosh policies and regulatory requirements.

This is not a passive role. We want leaders who lean in.

This part-time role requires availability for a couple of before and 5 after school care sessions.

What We're Looking For

NSW Working With Children Check

First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification, or willingness to obtain

Experience working with school-aged children

A minimum of 2 years' experience working with school-aged children is required.

Confidence managing groups and supporting educator practice

Strong communication and leadership skills

Reliability, initiative, and professional judgement

If you bring humour, resilience, initiative, and a strong work ethic, you will thrive here.

What We Offer

Above award wages

Supportive and engaged leadership

Permanent, stable team environment

Clear leadership development opportunities

A provider committed to child safety and quality practice

Surry Hills deserves leaders with presence. If you are confident, capable, and ready to contribute to something that takes OSHC seriously, we would love to hear from you.