OSHC Assistant Manager ( Second in Charge)

Gowrie NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Free professional development

Monthly and annual reward program

Employee referral bonus

Employee assistance program

Free flu vaccinations

Retail discount program

Job summary

Gowrie NSW Barramurra is seeking a dedicated leader to guide Educators and support high-quality learning environments across NSW and ACT. You will coach staff, foster engagement with children and families, and ensure service compliance and best practices within a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes a safe, play-based pedagogy, strong culture alignment, and ongoing professional development supported by Gowrie NSW. This is a community-focused leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Must have Certificate III or Diploma in childhood education.
• Experience leading a team of educators.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with schools, children and families.
• Experience managing compliance and administrative requirements.
• Valid compliance certificates (WWCC, Child Protection, First Aid, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and coaching to Educators to exceed practices.
• Interact with school representatives, children and their families to support learning.
• Ensure compliance and exceed practices of the service.
• Lead and develop a committed, engaged team across Gowrie NSW Barramurra.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Relationship management

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Childhood Education

Job description

Introduction:
Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this vision through our services and programs for children and families and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the early childhood sector. The image of children as active participants is core to our pedagogy, and we move forward with a strong focus on contemporary practice and innovation.
Description:
We pay above award and provide a range of benefits however we are most proud of our high levels of employee engagement and strong cultural alignment - that’s what makes the Gowrie difference!
Availability to work Monday to Friday (morning and afternoon shifts) as required during the school term and straight shifts during vacation care.
The Benefits for You

• Highly engaged and values aligned workforce
• Fitness Passport
• Free professional development through Gowrie NSW education hub
• Monthly and annual reward program and tenure incentives
• Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new Educators
• Employee assistance program
• Free flu vaccinations
• Retail discount program

About Gowrie NSW Barramurra
We are a not-for-profit OSHC service that places high value in creating a safe, play-based environment for children to thrive. We consider a friendly team dynamic to be integral to the impact of our learning programs and we are looking for someone who shares that philosophy and wants to lead a committed and engaged team.
Your Impact
Your leadership will engage the passion of our Educators by providing them with guidance and coaching in exceeding practices. Your excellent communication and relationship management skills and the ability to interact with school representatives, children and their families will be key to your success.
You will be responsible for compliance and exceeding practices of the service.
Above all, your genuine interest in supporting little and big people to grow and realise their potential will have a lasting impact.
About You
We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have a Certificate III or Diploma in childhood education
• Have previous leadership experience
• Have experience managing compliance and administrative requirements
• Are a team player with a creative and energetic approach
• Have valid compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC, Child Protection, First Aid etc.)

Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your Early Childhood journey, Gowrie NSW has positions available across NSW and ACT.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.
Gowrie NSW is a child safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and rights of children. Child safety is a shared responsibility and a priority across Gowrie NSW. We are committed to embedding a Child Safe culture through our systems, policies and processes and have zero tolerance for any form of child harm, abuse or neglect.
All appointments are subject to a cleared Working with Children Check and thorough screening. Reasonable enquiries will be made about your suitability to work with children, and you will be asked to respond to child safety questions as part of your application. All employees are expected to uphold Gowrie NSW’s child safety policies and procedures and contribute to creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment for every child in our care.