Regional Leader, Children's Services & OSHC

Ymca Nsw; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y NSW is seeking a Regional Manager, Children's Services to lead and inspire teams across Early Learning Centres, OSHC, and Vacation Care services in West Sydney. You will drive operational excellence, safeguarding, and financial performance across multiple sites, partnering with the Operations Manager and regional leaders.

You will mentor Coordinators, ensure NQS compliance, manage budgets, build strong relationships with principals, families, and community stakeholders, and champion child

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years' leadership experience in Children's Services or a related field.
• Proven success in multi-site management and team development.
• Strong knowledge of the National Law, Regulations, NQF, MTOP, and EYLF.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution skills.
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, CHCPRT001/025.
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check and Driver's Licence.
• Desirable: Bachelor's or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site operations to deliver safe, high-quality, and compliant services.
• Mentor and coach Coordinators to uplift service delivery and team performance.
• Ensure services meet or exceed National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Manage budgets and drive financial performance across sites.
• Build strong relationships with school principals, P&Cs, and community stakeholders.
• Champion child safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams including HR, finance, risk, and marketing.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-site management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

The Y NSW is seeking a Regional Manager, Children's Services to lead and inspire teams across Early Learning Centres, OSHC, and Vacation Care services in West Sydney. You will drive operational excellence, safeguarding, and financial performance across multiple sites, partnering with the Operations Manager and regional leaders.

You will mentor Coordinators, ensure NQS compliance, manage budgets, build strong relationships with principals, families, and community stakeholders, and champion child