Are you an experienced OSHC educator, who might be an emerging leader ready to take the next step?
This is a unique opportunity to join a highly regarded community-based OSHC service in Ryde, where you'll play a pivotal leadership role supporting the day-to-day operations, compliance, quality, and culture of an established service with a solid reputation in the local community.
Working closely alongside an experienced Director and Assistant Director, you'll be empowered to take ownership of service operations while receiving genuine mentoring and support to continue developing your leadership career.
The service enjoys long-standing school partnerships, stable enrolments, and a dedicated team of educators who are passionate about creating positive outcomes for children.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
20 hours of dedicated administration time each week
Educational Leader Allowance in addition to your base salary
Strong support from an experienced Director and Assistant Director
Well-established service with excellent systems, processes, and community reputation
Opportunity to lead operations while continuing to develop your leadership capability
Collaborative and welcoming school community
Stable team environment with strong educator retention
Meaningful influence over service culture, quality, and continuous improvement
Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities
Genuine work-life balance within a permanent leadership position
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on leadership role that sits between the Assistant Director and Team Leader positions within the service structure.
You'll be highly visible on the floor, supporting educators, mentoring emerging leaders, and ensuring the service operates smoothly, safely, and in line with the National Quality Framework.




You'll lead daily operations across Before School Care, After School Care, and Vacation Care programs, while supporting compliance, rostering, staff development, family engagement, child safety initiatives, and program quality.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing operational leadership with relationship building and wants to make a genuine impact within a close-knit service environment.
Key Responsibilities
Leading the day-to-day operations of the OSHC service
Mentoring and supporting Team Leaders and Educators
Managing floor operations and maintaining a positive service culture
Overseeing staffing, ratios, rosters, and workforce compliance
Supporting recruitment, induction, onboarding, and training processes
Driving quality improvement initiatives and maintaining regulatory compliance
Supporting Vacation Care planning and delivery
Building strong relationships with families, children, educators, and school stakeholders
Ensuring NSW Child Safe Standards are embedded into everyday practice
Managing records, training compliance, WWCC requirements, and staff development plans
Acting as Responsible Person and supporting safe daily operations across the service
Service Leader (2IC) | Lead Operations in a Thriving Community OSHC Service
Ryde, NSW
Permanent Part-Time or Full-Time
Level 7 + Educational Leader Allowance + Super.
(Up to $85,000 p.a + super)
Who We're Looking For




You are a people-focused leader who enjoys being involved on the floor, mentoring others, and creating positive experiences for children and families.
You may currently be:
An OSHC Coordinator seeking a smaller, community-focused environment
An Assistant Coordinator or 2IC ready to step into a broader leadership role
An Educational Leader looking to expand your operational leadership experience
A senior educator with strong leadership capability and ambitions for career progression
To be successful, you'll ideally bring:
Experience in OSHC, School Age Care, Early Childhood, or Children's Services
Previous leadership, senior educator, or coordination experience
Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), NQS and My Time, Our Place (MTOP)
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Experience supporting teams through coaching and mentoring
A collaborative and solutions-focused leadership style
A genuine passion for child-centred practice and high-quality care environments
Essential Requirements
Current Working With Children Check
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
Child Protection training
National Police Check
Understanding of NSW Child Safe Standards and child safe practices
Child Safety
We are a Child Safe Organisation committed to creating environments where children feel safe, respected, valued, and empowered.
Employment is subject to satisfactory reference checks and all required child-related employment screening.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected community OSHC service where you'll have the support, autonomy, and opportunity to make a genuine impact while advancing your leadership career.
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