OSHC/Childcare - 2IC

TeamKids; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

We’re approved for the ECEC Grant: Get

Development Opportunities: We offer

Staff Discounts:Enjoy up to 95%

Wellbeing Matters: Get support

Career Progression:60% internal

Employee Referral Program:Earn up to $

Job summary

TeamKids is seeking a Second in Charge (2IC) to lead in the Mount Duneed OSHC service, working closely with the Director to deliver high-quality care.

The role suits someone passionate about childcare leadership, with a focus on engaging children, families, and staff in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent per ACECQA standards.
• Experience in Before/After School Care preferred but not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff to deliver high-quality OSHC programs.
• Engage with school communities, attend events and assemblies.
• Create enriching experiences based on children's interests.
• Build genuine relationships with children and families.
• Ensure programs comply with industry regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Childcare knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

At TeamKids, we're not just an OSHC provider. Owned and run by teachers, we are a team of passionate educators dedicated to enriching children's lives.

02nd November, 2026

Who is TeamKids? TeamKids is the premium provider of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) throughout Australia. We exist to excite, engage and entertain children before school, after school and throughout school holidays.

Job Description: This permanent, part - time opportunity offers hands on experience in the OSHC industry. You'll be supported every step of the way by a Director of Service, ensuring you have everything you need to thrive in your role.

Service Location: Mount Duneed Lovely OSHC service within a multicultural community, this service is looking for an experienced educator to work alongside the Director in a creating a warm and welcoming environment for the children.

You’ll work across split shifts, Monday to Friday: Before School Care 6:45 - 9:00am After School Care 2:45 - 6:00pm Total Hours: 27.5

The Role - Ready to Grow Your Leadership?

As the Second in Charge (2IC), you’ll be a key leader in delivering high-quality care and creating memorable experiences for the children in our service. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about childcare and leadership, ready to make a meaningful impact on the children, parents, and team.

• Involved: Engage with the school community, attending events, assemblies.
• Innovation: Assist with the creation and implementation of enriching experiences based on the preferences of the children in your program
• Genuine: Foster genuine relationships with children and their families.
• Fun: Play and have FUN with primary school aged children
• Remarkable: Support with ensuring your program in compliance according to industry regulations.

The Successful Candidate

Ideally you have previous experience working in Before and After School Care or education, but this is by no means essential - we can train you!

Thrives in a fast-paced environment and still a big kid at heart!

Confident communicator with children, parents, team members, and school principals.

You’re a strong team player with excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do, positive attitude.

Passionate About Creating Enriching Experiences For Primary-aged Children.

Energetic, enthusiastic, and love to have FUN!

Relevant Diploma qualification (equivalent orworking towards it) as per ACECQA standards. (Visit www.acecqa.gov.au for more info)

As part of TeamKids’ commitment to child safety, all successful candidates are required to complete mandatory National Child Safety Training through Geccko prior to commencing employment with TeamKids

The Perks

• We’re approved for the ECEC Grant: Get extra with us!
• Development Opportunities: We offer Director Of Service Job Ready training to give you the skills to grow in this career.
• Staff Discounts:Enjoy up to 95% discount on enrolment fees at any TK service! Conditions Apply
• Wellbeing Matters: Get support when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program.
• Career Progression:With a 60% internal promotion rate, your next big career move could be just around the corner.
• Employee Referral Program:Earn up to $500 for referring a friend.

At TeamKids, the safety and well-being of children is our highest priority. As part of our recruitment process, we carry out thorough background checks, reference checks, and screening to ensure all potential employees are committed to safeguarding children and have no history of behaviour that could compromise their safety.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we are committed to ensuring the safety of all children in our care. This means at TeamKids we are passionate about equality and diversity, we value every individual, we passionately protect and ensure every child’s safety, and are always seeking to be better and do better than yesterday.