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' Collegeis seeking a passionate and motivatedService Leaderto lead our welcoming58-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 opportunity to take on theEducational Leaderportfolio, 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-focused58-place service




Opportunity to take on bothService 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 ourG.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 great 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 robust 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.
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📌 Service Leader - Presbyterian Ladies College (Melbourne)
🏢 Our Patch Education
📍 Melbourne