Our quest

Hello. We’re The Y WA and we’re on the lookout for a passionate OSHC Area Manager to join our exceptional Children Services team based in our head office in Welshpool (Perth, WA).

You’ve probably heard of The Y – the not-for-profit that’s been empowering young people across Australia since 1851. With a strong focus on health & wellbeing, childcare, education, youth, and community services, we pride ourselves on nurturing a safe and empowering environment for children and young people. If this speaks to your heart, read on.

We need you (and your leadership, expertise, and positive energy) to guide and support our team of OSHC Service Supervisors across multiple sites. But let’s face it. We work to live! So, let’s start with your awesome perks.

Your awesome perks

• $90,000 - $110,000 + 11.5% Super per annum
• Perm Full-Time Position
• Flexible Working & WFH Arrangements on offer
• Novated leasing (Buy a NEW CAR & save on tax)
• Free parking at our Welshpool office
• Ongoing training, development, and professional support
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
• Join a WA-based NFP with a laser focus on child safeguarding

What you’ll be doing

You’ll start with a warm welcome from your General Manager OSHC and OSHC management team (fellow Area Managers) who’ll be keen to assist with your training and onboarding. You’ll then be allocated your own OSHC (Outside of School Hours Care) portfolio to enable you to build valuable relationships with your Supervisors and Educators. This will become your team to lead, mentor and support to help them provide a safe and stimulating environment for our primary school aged children. You’ll be involved in a range of activities, from advising on compliance related to the NQF to providing training, coaching and performance reviews and championing our Y children & young people safeguarding. Sounds interesting?

You’ll be great in this role if you…

• Have at least 12 months experience in a supervisory or management role in OSHC / children services
• Hold a Certificate IV in OSHC or Diploma in Children’s Services (or equivalent)
• Are confident with admin tasks, team leadership, and communication
• Are a child-safe advocate with genuine care for education and wellbeing
• Can travel to services across metro and regional WA as needed
• Can obtain a valid Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
• Hold a current Australian Driver’s Licence and First Aid (HLTAID004 or equivalent)
• Have key stakeholder relationship skills including contract management and OSHC tenders

Our latest survey results

At the Y WA, we thrive on feedback and deeply value our people’s insights that drive positive change. With 9% growth in employee engagement over the past 12 months, our latest survey shows that our people love our open communication, recognition and the genuine care we provide for their wellbeing. They take pride in knowing their efforts impact our goals and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Join us and be part of a team that makes a lasting impact.

How to apply

Click on the “Apply” button below to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application. Should you require any further information please call Ben Armstrong / 0461 385 875.

Closing date: Friday 16th of May, 2025
We may start interviews before the closing date.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/

The Y WA kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies or third parties.