Lead a Close-Knit Service and Make Your Mark at Presbyterian Ladies College

Looking for a leadership role where you can build strong relationships, support your team and create meaningful experiences for children every day?

Our Patch OSHC at Presbyterian Ladies' College is seeking a passionate and motivated Service Leader to lead our welcoming 58-place service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a leader who enjoys being hands-on, building a positive team culture and creating a program where children feel safe, supported and excited to attend. With a smaller service size, you'll have the opportunity to genuinely know your children, families and educators while making a visible impact on the service's success.

For the right candidate, this role also offers the prospect to take on the Educational Leader portfolio, providing additional scope to mentor educators, guide programming and influence educational practice across the service.

About the Role

As Service Leader, you'll:

- Lead and support a team of educators to deliver high-quality care and engaging programs
- Build positive relationships with children, families and the school community
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the service
- Support educational programming aligned with My Time, Our Place
- Mentor and develop educators to help them grow and succeed
- Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and child-safe practices
- Foster a positive, inclusive and welcoming service culture
- Champion children's wellbeing, learning and sense of belonging
- Lead educational discussions, reflective practice and continuous improvement initiatives

Operating Hours After School Care: 3:10pm - 6:00pm

Vacation Care: 7:30am - 6:00pm

Why Join Our Patch?

✅ Lead a community-focused 58-place service ✅ Opportunity to take on both Service Leader and Educational Leader responsibilities





✅ Influence educational practice and mentor educators

✅ Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience

✅ Genuine career progression opportunities across the Our Patch Group network

✅ Professional development and leadership support

✅ Supportive Area Manager and wider Operations team

✅ Staff discounts on Our Patch and School Plus programs

✅ Be part of an organisation that values initiative, creativity and leadership

About Our Patch Group

At Our Patch Group, we're guided by our G.R.O.W. values: Grounded, Relationships, Ownership and Wonder. These aren't just words on a wall. They shape how we work with children, support our teams and create positive experiences every day.

We believe excellent programs start with great people, which is why we invest in our educators and leaders, creating environments where children, families and teams can thrive.

About You

We're looking for a people-focused leader who is passionate about creating exceptional experiences for children and supporting educators to be their best.

You'll have

- A Diploma in School Age Education and Care, Early Childhood Education and Care, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
- Leadership experience within OSHC, Early Childhood Education or a similar setting
- A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework
- Experience coaching, mentoring and developing team members
- An interest in educational leadership, programming and reflective practice
- A current Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
- A genuine commitment to child safety and wellbeing

Ready to Make Your Mark?

Lead the service. Grow the team. Create experiences that children can't wait to come back to. ? Click apply now or email your resume directly to [email protected]

📌 Service Leader - Presbyterian Ladies College (Burwood)
🏢 Our Patch
📍 Burwood