OSHC Director of Service in the South West

anzuk; Sydney; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive onboarding

Leadership development

Career progression

Job summary

ANZUK Education in Sydney's South West is seeking a Director of Service to lead a newly established OSHC program. You will shape a positive service culture for children, families, school staff and educators, with support from a strong leadership structure.

This full-time permanent role focuses on day-to-day operations, mentoring a team, coordinating with the school community, ensuring compliance, and driving quality improvement and roster management.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Early Learning or ACECQA qualification.
• Experience as OSHC Coordinator/Director.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership.
• Knowledge of NQF and regulations.
• WWCC and First Aid compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the OSHC service.
• Mentor, coach and develop a team of educators.
• Build strong relationships with families, children, school staff and leadership.
• Maintain collaboration with the school community and Principal.
• Oversee programming, quality improvement and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Education

Diploma or higher in Early Learning

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Job description

OSHC Director of Service in the South West

Director of Service | OSHC Leadership Opportunity
South-West Sydney area, NSW
Full-Time, Permanent Position
Up to $110,000 + Super

Are you ready to take the next step in your OSHC leadership career? Whether you're a high-performing 2IC looking for your first service leadership opportunity, or an experienced Coordinator seeking a fresh challenge with a highly regarded organization, this could be the perfect role for you.

We are seeking a passionate, people-focused Director of Service to lead a newly established Outside School Hours Care service in Sydney's South West. Supported by a strong leadership structure, an experienced team, and a welcoming school community, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact while building a rewarding long-term career.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Up to $110,000 + Super
• Lead a brand-new OSHC service
• Primarily block shifts (3 Block shifts + 2 Split shifts)
• Join the service before opening and play a key role in its launch
• Genuine career progression within a growing organisation
• Supportive leadership team and strong operational backing
• Make a real impact on children, families, and the local community
• Flexible approach to roster structure for the right candidate

What's On Offer

• Salary package of up to $110,000+ Super (Dependent on skills and experience)
• Full-time permanent leadership role
• Extensive onboarding and ongoing support
• Leadership development opportunities
• Clear progression pathways into senior operational roles
• A supportive organisation that values people, quality, and professional growth
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within an established service and school community

About the Role As the Director of Service

You’ll be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of a new OSHC program and creating a positive experience for children, families, school stakeholders, and educators. This is a highly relationship-driven role, ideal for someone who thrives on building strong connections and creating positive service cultures.

• Leading the daily operations of the OSHC service
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing a team of educators
• Building strong relationships with families, children, school staff, and leadership
• Maintaining a collaborative partnership with the school community and Principal
• Overseeing programming, quality improvement initiatives, and continuous improvement practices
• Managing compliance, child safety, and operational requirements
• Supporting rostering and staffing to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and staff

Who We're Looking For

We're searching for a strong communicator and natural relationship builder who is passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families. You might be:

• Ideally a Completed or working towards Diploma or higher qualification in Early Learning such as Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Diploma of Children's Services, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or any other ACECQA recognized qualification for Early Learning.
• An experienced OSHC Coordinator or Director seeking a new opportunity with greater career progression. A confident 2IC, Assistant Coordinator, or Educational Leader ready to take the next step into leadership
• A people-first leader who enjoys mentoring teams and developing positive workplace culture
• Someone who thrives on stakeholder engagement and can build trusted relationships with families, schools, and internal teams

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• Previous experience within OSHC, School Age Care, Early Childhood, or Children's Services
• Leadership experience or demonstrated readiness to step into a leadership role
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and relevant regulations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A passion for creating engaging experiences for children and supporting educator development
• You’ll hold (or be willing to obtain) the relevant compliance requirements for working with children, including WWCC, Child Safety certifications, Complete First Aid etc.

Child safety

We are a child safe organization. Employment is subject to a valid WWCC and reference checks, consistent with NSW requirements for child related work.

Make Your Mark

Opportunities to lead a new service from the ground up don't come along often. If you're ready to take ownership, build a high-performing team, and create a service that becomes the benchmark for quality in the community, we'd love to hear from you.