Early Childhood & OOSH Manager / Nominated Supervisor – ECT Qualified
Early Childhood & OOSH Manager / Nominated Supervisor – ECT Qualified
Full-Time | Senior Leadership Position
Reports to: CEO
Attractive salary and all applicable allowances
NFP Salary Packaging to maximise the take home pay
About the Role
Riverwood Community Centre is seeking an experienced and highly capable
Early Childhood & OOSH Manager / Nominated Supervisor
to lead and manage our
Long Day Care and OOSH services
.
This is a senior operational and educational leadership position with responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of both services, including
staff leadership and performance, regulatory compliance, educational quality, workforce planning, operational budgets and overall service performance
.
The successful candidate will have
demonstrated management experience across both Long Day Care and OOSH/OSHC services
, together with strong Nominated Supervisor experience and an
ACECQA-recognised Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualification
.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the
Long Day Care and OOSH teams and operations
.
Undertake
Nominated Supervisor
responsibilities and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
Provide strong educational leadership and oversight of curriculum, programming and educational practice.
Manage day-to-day service operations, staffing, rostering and workforce planning.
Lead and manage staff performance
, including supervision, performance reviews, professional development and addressing performance or conduct issues as required.
Monitor and manage the operational budgets
for the Long Day Care and OOSH services, including staffing and operational expenditure, and ensure services operate within approved budgets.
Monitor enrolments, attendance, occupancy and service utilisation and proactively support the
operational and financial sustainability
of both services.
Ensure compliance with the
National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
, and other applicable requirements.
Ensure




child safety and wellbeing remain paramount
across both services, including compliance with child protection, mandatory reporting and reportable conduct requirements.
Ensure serious incidents, complaints, breaches and regulatory matters are appropriately
documented, escalated and notified
to the relevant authorities and the CEO within required timeframes.
Lead the
Quality Improvement Plan
, continuous improvement initiatives and preparation for assessment, regulatory visits and audits.
Maintain high standards of documentation across operational, compliance, educational and staffing matters.
Build, support and develop a
positive, professional and accountable team culture
.
Identify and proactively manage operational, staffing, financial and compliance risks.
Provide regular reports and professional advice to the CEO on
service performance, compliance, staffing, budgets and operational matters
.
Work collaboratively with the CEO and broader management team to support the Centre's strategic and operational objectives.
Proactively identify relevant government grants and funding opportunities and contribute to funding applications that support the development and improvement of the Long Day Care and OOSH services.
ACECQA-recognised Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualification.
Demonstrated experience as a
Director and/or Nominated Supervisor
in an education and care service.
Demonstrated management experience across both Long Day Care and OOSH/OSHC services.
Proven experience leading, managing and developing educators and multidisciplinary teams, including
staff supervision and performance management
.
Comprehensive knowledge of the
National Quality Framework,



National Quality Standard and Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
.
Strong understanding of
child protection, child safety, mandatory reporting and regulatory notification requirements
.
Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance, staffing, rostering, workforce planning and day-to-day service operations.
Experience in
budget monitoring, cost management and working within approved operational budgets
.
Solid leadership, organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work autonomously while maintaining clear accountability and reporting to the CEO.
Current
Working with Children Check
and all other required regulatory clearances.
About You
You are an experienced,
hands-on and accountable leader
who combines strong operational management with educational leadership.
You have the confidence and capability to lead teams,
manage staff performance and accountability
, manage competing operational priorities, oversee budgets and workforce costs, maintain strong regulatory compliance and support high-quality outcomes for children and families.
You will bring
sound judgement, initiative, financial awareness and a cooperative leadership style
, with a strong commitment to child safety, continuous improvement and accountability.
What We Offer
Attractive salary
, based on qualifications and experience.
A
senior leadership role across both Long Day Care and OOSH
.
Direct reporting line to the
CEO
.
The opportunity to make a genuine impact, with the autonomy to lead, improve and shape the future direction of both services.
A collaborative environment within a respected community organisation.
Riverwood Community Centre is committed to providing safe, inclusive and high-quality services for children, families and the community.
Applications will be reviewed as received, and suitable candidates may be contacted prior to the closing date.
Please submit your résumé and cover letter to
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. For further information about the position, please contact us via the same email address.
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📌 Early Childhood & Oosh Manager / Nominated Supervisor – Ect Qualified (Sydney)
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📍 Sydney