Job Category: Outside School Hours and Care
Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world.
We achieve this vision through our services and programs for children and families and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the early childhood sector.
The image of children as active participants is core to our pedagogy, and we move forward with a strong focus on contemporary practice and innovation.
Job Description
Availability to work Full Time hours Monday to Friday as required during the school term and straight shifts during vacation care.
The Benefits for You
Highly engaged and values-aligned workforce
Fitness Passport
Free professional development through Gowrie NSW Education Hub
Monthly and annual reward programs and tenure incentives
Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new Educators
Employee Assistance Program
Free flu vaccinations
About Gowrie NSW Erskineville
We are a not-for-profit OSHC service that places high value on creating a safe, play-based environment where children can thrive.
We consider a friendly, supportive team dynamic to be integral to the impact of our learning programs and are looking for an Educational Leader who shares this philosophy and can lead and support a committed and engaged team.
Our approach is strongly informed by
Playwork principles
, recognising children as capable and active contributors to their own experiences.
We value child-led play, meaningful choice, outdoor, active play and environments that respond to children's interests.
Your Impact
As an Educational Leader at Assistant Manager level,



you will play an important role in leading practice and supporting educators to deliver high-quality, child-centred experiences.
Your leadership will include:
Coaching and mentoring educators to build confidence, consistency and quality in their practice
Modelling strong practice and providing practical, reflective guidance on the floor
Supporting educators to reflect on how they engage with children and respond to children's play
Encouraging environments that promote choice, creativity, outdoor play and active play
Supporting educators to use risk-benefit thinking while maintaining solid supervision and child-safe practices
Providing constructive feedback and helping educators develop their professional practice
Contributing to a positive service culture where children are respected, capable and heard
Working collaboratively with the leadership team to maintain compliance and exceeding practices
Building solid relationships with children, families, educators and school representatives
Your excellent communication, relationship management and leadership skills will be key to your success.
Above all, your genuine interest in supporting both children and educators to grow, learn and realise their potential will have a lasting impact.
About You
We'd love to hear from you if you:
Have a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
Have previous leadership or team-leading experience




Have experience supporting educators through coaching, mentoring or professional guidance
Have a strong understanding of child-led play, children's agency and play-based practice
Are passionate about creating environments where children have genuine choice and opportunities to lead their own play
Are confident reflecting on practice, giving feedback and supporting educators to improve
Have experience managing compliance and administrative requirements
Are calm, approachable, reflective and confident in a fast-paced OSHC environment
Are a team player with a creative, energetic and relational approach
Have valid compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC, Child Protection, First Aid etc.)
We are particularly interested in candidates whose
values, leadership approach and understanding of children align with a Playwork-informed philosophy
.
Next Steps
Whether it's your first step or the next step in your childcare journey, Gowrie NSW has positions available across NSW and ACT.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.
At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care.
Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes.
Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously.
We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect.
All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures.
Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.
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📌 Oshc Assistant Manager | Erskineville (New South Wales)
🏢 Gowrie NSW
📍 New South Wales