TeamKids - OSHC / Childcare - Coordinator (Director of Service)

TeamKids; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ECEC Grant

Flexible admin hours - work from home

Structured training and mentorship

Staff discounts

Employee wellbeing program

Career progression and internal promo

Job summary

TeamKids Brunswick West, VIC, is seeking a Director of Service (Coordinator) to lead a small team and deliver a safe, fun OSHC program. This permanent, part-time role offers admin hours from home and supportive mentorship from a Regional Manager.

You’ll supervise children, plan activities, liaise with schools and families, and ensure compliance with ACECQA standards. A relevant Diploma and a commitment to child safety are essential; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Diploma qualification or working toward ACECQA standards.
• Mandatory National Child Safety Training through Geccko before commencing employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to create a safe, fun, and compliant OSHC program.
• Plan engaging activities for primary-aged children.
• Supervise children and manage service operations across shifts.
• Build strong relationships with schools and the community while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Child engagement

Problem-solving

Mentorship

Flexibility

Education

Diploma (ACECQA aligned)

Job description

TeamKids - OSHC / Childcare - Coordinator (Director of Service)

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

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 flexibility to work from home for your admin hours between service times. You'll be supported every step of the way by a Mentor and Regional Manager, ensuring you have everything you need to thrive in your role.

Service Location: Brunswick West, 3055

You’ll work across split shifts, Monday to Friday:
Before school care: 7am-9am
After school care: 2pm-6pm
Admin: 3
Total: 33

The Role - Be the Leader Who Makes a Lasting Impact!

As a Director of Service (commonly known as a Coordinator), you'll lead a team to create a safe, fun, and compliant program, plan engaging activities, supervise children, and build strong relationships with the school and community while managing your service.

The Successful Candidate:

• You're a natural leader with a passion for teaching children.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and still a big kid at heart!
• Confident communicator with children, parents, team members, and school principals.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a can‑do attitude.
• Passionate about creating enriching experiences for primary‑aged children.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and love to have FUN!
• 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.
• Relevant Diploma qualification (equivalent or working towards it) as per ACECQA standards. (Visit www.acecqa.gov.au for more info)

The Perks

• We’re approved for the ECEC Grant: Get extra with us!
• Flexibility: Set your admin hours your way – work from home or spread them across one to five days.
• Development Opportunities: Access structured training programs, professional development days, and mentorship from our Operations team.
• Staff Discounts: Enjoy up to 95% discount on enrolment fees at any TK service when on shift.
• 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 $500 for referring a friend.

All TeamKids leadership roles are assessed based on the complexity and size of the service. Final salary is confirmed during offer, aligned to our internal salary bands and the Children’s Services Award.

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.