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About Us:
At Firefly HR, we redefine what it means to find exceptional talent in the education and care profession. We work exclusively with a select group of exceptional clients and candidates, ensuring that only the best are connected with the highest quality opportunities - like this one:

The Role:
Service Director | OSHC / OOSH | Hornsby Area

The Quick Details:
This isn’t just another job. It’s an opportunity to step into a respected service known for its genuine connections, supportive culture, and authentic community relationships.

You’ll inherit a team that’s thriving - no bureaucratic red tape, just genuine support from an engaged P&C. Bring your fresh ideas, leadership style, and passion, and make your mark somewhere that truly values what OSHC is about: empowering educators and creating meaningful experiences for children.

About the Role:

• Lead with autonomy: Take charge of a thriving, P&C run OSHC service licenced for 180 children.
• Flexible working arrangement: Full time preferred, but open to part time options. Block shifts designed for genuine work life harmony.
• Strategic and hands on leadership: Balance operational management, inspiring team guidance, and thoughtful, NQS aligned innovation.
• Meaningful: Freedom to drive educational excellence under My Time, Our Place V2.0, with a dedicated Educational Leader support and leadership team already in place.
• Community: Work in partnership with an engaged school, a supportive Principal, and a proactive P&C acting as the Approved Provider (no Tender process - helps with continuity / stability).
• Operational: Confidently manage budgets, daily operations, compliance, and staffing with clear support.
• Future: Influence upcoming facility upgrades, ensuring spaces continue to enrich children's experiences.

About the Service:

• Established reputation: A respected OSHC service deeply integrated within a supportive school community.
• Inspired learning space: Enjoy dedicated facilities nestled within leafy school grounds, positioned conveniently near play areas - offering endless possibilities for exploration, playwork, and creative programming.
• Team driven: Join a welcoming team, eager to support your transition and collaborative vision.
• Continuous improvement mindset: Benefit from a proactive commitment to enhancing the physical environment, resources, and overall experience for both children and educators.
• Ideal location: Situated in a great community close to local cafes and parks - perfect for breaks or why not take those planning sessions outdoors.

About You:

• Leadership ready: You’re either an experienced OSHC Director or an emerging leader ready for your next big step, comfortable navigating the NQF.
• Natural connector: Easily build genuine relationships with your team, children, families, and school stakeholders - your interpersonal skills are your strength.
• Balance creativity with compliance: You instinctively blend imaginative, child focused programs with solid NQS aligned practices.
• Child focused values: Driven by a passion for creating inclusive spaces where every child feels valued, safe, and inspired to thrive.

Child Safeguarding:

Looking for an individual that will understand, adhere to, and promote The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations (the Child Safe Standards). In your position, you will help to take action to promote child wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people.

Child safeguarding methods for this position, include, but are not limited to:

• A NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain.
• Thorough screening.
• Reference checks.
• A national criminal history check.

What now?
Apply directly via the link. For confidential inquiries, please reach out at [email protected].

Application Tips:
Stand out by sharing:

• Why this role?
• Your leadership style.
• Your proudest OSHC moment.

Firefly HR – Made by Educators, for Educators
We’re here because we’ve been there. Quality care starts with quality people, and we know them when we see them.