OSHC Service Director (Perm Full Time)

The Y Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y NSW is seeking an OSHC Service Director to lead a welcoming, high‑quality service for school‑aged children. You will coach educators, shape programs around children’s interests, and build strong relationships with families and the school community.

As Nominated Supervisor, you’ll ensure safeguarding, active supervision, and continuous improvement through the Quality Improvement Plan, guiding the service toward excellence in a supportive, community‑mocused environment.

Qualifications

• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting.
• Current CPR.
• CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk.
• Diploma or above in Early Childhood or School Age Education and Care.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and mentor your team of educators.
• Create engaging programs shaped by children’s voices and interests.
• Help children feel safe, included and like they genuinely belong.
• Oversee risk, compliance, documentation and the everyday operation of your service.
• Lead reflection and continuous improvement through your service’s Quality Improvement Plan.
• Take responsibility for the service as Nominated Supervisor.

Skills

HLTAID012

Current CPR

CHCPRT025

Diploma or above in Early Childhood or

Education

Diploma or above in Early Childhood or School Age Education and Care

Job description

The Y Dee Why OSHC is a vibrant, community‑focused Out of School Hours Care service based out of Dee Why Public School, supporting children and families in the local area. Operating Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care programs, the Centre provides a warm and inclusive space where children feel secure, supported and genuinely welcomed each day.

The Y's focus is placed on children’s wellbeing, relationships and emotional safety. Educators contribute to an engaging environment that allows children to connect with friends whilst participating in meaningful experiences beyond the classroom.

The Y Dee Why OSHC is a vibrant, community‑focused Out of School Hours Care service based out of Dee Why Public School, supporting children and families in the local area. Operating Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care programs, the Centre provides a warm and inclusive space where children feel secure, supported and genuinely welcomed each day.

The Y's focus is placed on children’s wellbeing, relationships and emotional safety. Educators contribute to an engaging environment that allows children to connect with friends whilst participating in meaningful experiences beyond the classroom.

Make your next move into OSHC leadership

Ready to lead a service where children are heard, educators are supported and quality really matters?

As an OSHC Service Director with the Y NSW, you’ll take the lead in creating a safe, welcoming and engaging service for school-aged children.

You’ll work alongside children to shape experiences around their interests and ideas, coach and support your educator team, build strong relationships with families and the school community, and help your service continually improve.

What your day could look like

No two days in OSHC are quite the same.

• Lead, support and mentor your team of educators
• Create engaging programs shaped by children’s voices and interests
• Help children feel safe, included and like they genuinely belong
• Lead strong safeguarding and active supervision practices
• Build positive relationships with families and the school community
• Support inclusive experiences for children with different needs and backgrounds
• Guide quality programming aligned with our values and pr
• Oversee risk, compliance, documentation and the everyday operation of your service
• Lead reflection and continuous improvement through your service’s Quality Improvement Plan
• Take responsibility for the service as Nominated Supervisor.

The kind of leader we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who can lead from the floor, not just manage from behind a desk.

• Puts children first - You listen to children, value their ideas and create an environment where they can participate, belong and thrive.
• Makes safety everyone’s responsibility - You understand safeguarding, active supervision and risk, and help your team consistently put child-safe practice into action.
• Brings out the best in Educators - You coach, mentor and provide feedback that helps people grow while building a positive and accountable team culture.
• Builds strong partnerships - You develop trusted relationships with families, school stakeholders and the wider community.
• Keeps raising the bar - You reflect on what's working, identify opportunities to improve and help strengthen the quality of the service.

What you'll bring

You'll need relevant industry experience, effective communication and interpersonal skills, plus:

• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
• Current CPR
• CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk
• Diploma or above in Early Childhood or School Age Education and Care

Why the Y NSW?

For more than 40 years, the Y NSW has provided OSHC services in communities across NSW, creating safe and enriching environments for school-aged children before school, after school and during school holidays.

Safeguarding sits at the heart of what we do. Our approach also puts strong emphasis on child voice and belonging, inclusion, family and community partnerships, quality practice and continuously developing our people and services.

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