Job Description
Early Childhood & OOSH Manager / Nominated Supervisor – ECT Qualified
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Early Childhood & OOSH Manager / Nominated Supervisor – ECT Qualified
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Full-Time | Senior Leadership Position
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Attractive salary and all applicable allowances
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NFP Salary Packaging to maximise the take home pay
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About the Role
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the Long Day Care and OOSH teams and operations.
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Undertake Nominated Supervisor responsibilities and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
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Provide solid educational leadership and oversight of curriculum, programming and educational practice.
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Manage day-to-day service operations, staffing, rostering and workforce planning.
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Lead and manage staff performance, including supervision, performance reviews, professional development and addressing performance or conduct issues as required.
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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.
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Monitor enrolments, attendance, occupancy and service utilisation and proactively support the operational and financial sustainability of both services.
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Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, and other applicable requirements.
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Ensure child safety and wellbeing remain paramount across both services, including compliance with child protection, mandatory reporting and reportable conduct requirements.
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Ensure serious incidents, complaints, breaches and regulatory matters are appropriately documented, escalated and notified to the relevant authorities and the CEO within required timeframes.
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Lead the Quality Improvement Plan, continuous improvement initiatives and preparation for assessment, regulatory visits and audits.
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Maintain high standards of documentation across operational, compliance, educational and staffing matters.
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Build, support and develop a positive, professional and accountable team culture.
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Identify and proactively manage operational, staffing, financial and compliance risks.
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Provide regular reports and professional advice to the CEO on service performance, compliance, staffing, budgets and operational matters.
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Work collaboratively with the CEO and broader management team to support the Centre's strategic and operational objectives.
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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.
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ACECQA-recognised Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualification.
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Demonstrated experience as a Director and/or Nominated Supervisor in an education and care service.
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Demonstrated management experience across both Long Day Care and OOSH/OSHC services.
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Proven experience leading, managing and developing educators and multidisciplinary teams, including staff supervision and performance management.
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Comprehensive knowledge of the National Quality Framework,



National Quality Standard and Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
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Strong understanding of child protection, child safety, mandatory reporting and regulatory notification requirements.
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Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance, staffing, rostering, workforce planning and day-to-day service operations.
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Experience in budget monitoring, cost management and working within approved operational budgets.
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Strong leadership, organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work autonomously while maintaining clear accountability and reporting to the CEO.
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Current Working with Children Check and all other required regulatory clearances.
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About You
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You are an experienced, hands-on and accountable leader who combines strong operational management with educational leadership.
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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.
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You will bring sound judgement, initiative, financial awareness and a collaborative leadership style, with a strong commitment to child safety, continuous improvement and accountability.
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What We Offer
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Attractive salary, based on qualifications and experience.
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A senior leadership role across both Long Day Care and OOSH.
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Direct reporting line to the CEO.
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The opportunity to make a genuine impact, with the autonomy to lead, improve and shape the future direction of both services.
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A collaborative environment within a respected community organisation.
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Riverwood Community Centre is committed to providing safe, inclusive and high-quality services for children, families and the community.
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Applications will be reviewed as received, and suitable candidates may be contacted prior to the closing date.
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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 (New South Wales)
🏢 Community
📍 New South Wales