OSHC Manager

Child Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

85% childcare discount

Nine-day fortnight with every 10th day

Protected administration time

Professional development funding

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Child Australia is seeking an experienced OSHC Manager to lead the Wagaman Outside School Hours Care service. You will guide a dedicated team, uphold child safety, and drive continuous improvement while delivering quality education and supportive programs.

With an above award salary package, a nine‑day fortnight option, substantial staff discounts and ongoing professional development, this role offers meaningful leadership in a community-focused not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as an OSHC leader or nominated supervisor.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Commitment to child safety and high-quality education.

Responsibilities

• Lead Wagaman OSHC service and team to deliver outstanding outcomes for children.
• Drive continuous improvement and quality education within the service.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to ensure safe, engaging environments.

Skills

Nominated Supervisor

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Wagaman, Northern Territory 0810, Australia A$104,000 - A$107,000

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 07 Oct 2026

Description

Are you an experienced OSHC leader ready to make a real impact?

Child Australia is seeking an experienced OSHC Manager to lead our Wagaman Outside School Hours Care service.

This is your opportunity to lead in an organisation that is committed to continuous improvement, quality education and child safety. With dedicated leadership support, protected administration time and genuine career pathways, you'll have the time and resources to focus on what matters most; leading your team and delivering outstanding outcomes for children.

What You'll Bring

• Experience as a Nominated Supervisor or in a similar leadership role.
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (minimum), with Diploma highly regarded.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and creating child-safe environments where every child can thrive.

Why Join Child Australia?

• Above Award salary package of $104,000-$110,500 (inclusive of the ECEC Worker Retention Payment), plus Superannuation.
• Full time Position
• 85% childcare discount across our Early Learning Centres and OSHC services.
• Up to $2000 annual performance bonus
• Opt in to a Nine-day fortnight with every 10th day off
• Protected administration time so you can focus on leading your service.
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring from experienced operational leaders and sector specialists.
• Genuine career progression within a growing, values-driven organisation.
• Paid professional development, including access to sector conferences.
• Employee recognition programs and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program that includes holistic support: counselling, leadership support and wellbeing initiatives.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we're committed to creating safe, inclusive and inspiring environments where children, families and educators flourish. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, invest in our people and place child safety at the centre of everything we do.

If you're ready to lead a passionate team and make a lasting difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.