The Centre Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management and day-to-day operation of the OSHC service. Reporting directly to the parent-led Management Committee, the Director ensures the service meets all regulatory requirements under the National Quality Framework (NQF), delivers excellent educational and care outcomes, and operates in a financially sustainable and child-centred manner.

Key responsibilities

- Provide solid educational and operational leadership to the OSHC team
- Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
- Ensure the service maintains high standards against the National Quality Standard (NQS) and all relevant legislation
- Foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative culture among staff, children, families and the Committee
- Ensure full compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, Working with Children Check requirements, and all workplace health and safety obligations
- Maintain accurate records, policies and procedures in line with regulatory and Committee requirements
- Prepare and present regular operational, quality and compliance reports to the parent-led Management Committee
- Recruit, induct, supervise, support and performance-manage educators and staff
- Oversee the planning,



implementation and evaluation of a high-quality, play-based educational program aligned with My Time, Our Place
- Manage the day-to-day budget in collaboration with the Committee Treasurer

About you

- Ideally 5+ years experience at OSHC
- Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership or management role within OSHC, education or a related children's service
- Thorough knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and My Time, Our Place Framework
- Strong understanding of child safeguarding, risk management and Workplace Health & Safety
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a parent-led Committee and respond to community needs
- Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma management qualifications (or willingness to obtain)

About us

We are a community-based, not-for-profit Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service governed by a parent-led Management Committee. Our service provides high-quality before-school, after-school care that prioritises the wellbeing, safety and development of children while supporting working families in our local community.

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📌 OOSH DIRECTOR/OOSH ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (Sydney)
🏢 Darlo Play Centre
📍 Sydney