Job Description
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 strong 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
Robust 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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