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Centre Director | Not for Profit OSHC | North Shore

The Quick Details:

You’re here to lead with clarity, building on strong foundations, supporting a capable team, and shaping what continuous improvement looks like in a single-site, NFP OSHC service. To continue the strong relationships built with the school and the wider community.

About the Role:

This is your opportunity to step into a stable, well-functioning service where you’ll guide daily operations, respond to people-focused matters, and foster a culture grounded in quality, kindness, and purpose. And over time, as the scope of your role grows, so will your impact, and your salary.

Why this role stands out

• Full-time, 38 hours per week with block shifts for work-life balance
• $110,000 + super, with future pay review as scope grows
• Lead a well-established, single-site not-for-profit OSHC
• Stable and supportive environment.
• Oversee daily operations, HR matters, family communication, and rostering
• Work alongside an experienced Admin Manager and Coordinator (20+ years combined)
  Support a capable, passionate team of educators who value quality
• Drive continuous improvement by refining systems and supporting team culture
• Collaborate closely with a hands-on, supportive parent committee
• Enjoy a dedicated PD budget, annual bonding activities, and a positive workplace culture
• Over time, take on additional leadership scope with salary growth to match

About the Service:

This is a standalone OSHC with a long-standing reputation and deep ties to its North Shore community. Backed by a collaborative, hands-on parent committee, the service is known for its genuine warmth, high standards, and strong school partnership.

What you’ll love:

• A committee that listens, supports, and collaborates, not micromanages
• A Coordinator and Admin Manager with over 20 years’ combined experience
• Passionate team educators who care deeply about what they do
• Strong connection with the school and Principal
• A PD budget that’s actually used
• Team culture that celebrates effort and growth not just outcomes

About You:

You’re an experienced leader in OSHC (or a similar children’s service), and you thrive in roles that balance structure and heart. You’re calm under pressure, consistent in your communication, and confident in guiding others toward shared goals.

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Have experience leading large teams in OSHC or ECE settings.
• Are confident with compliance, people leadership, and systems
• Lead with empathy, professionalism, and authenticity
• Communicate clearly and warmly with educators, families, and committees
• Want to create lasting impact in one place, with depth and purpose

This is a rare chance to lead a service that’s already in a great place and help make it even better.

If that sounds like your kind of leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

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?

Please apply through the link.

Do not hesitate to inquire on [email protected] for any further questions on the role.

Tips on Applying:
Feel free to get creative - we love to see passion in applications! Perhaps include:

• How will you stand out?
• Why do you want this role?
• What inspires you?
• What's your favourite program experience you've been a part of in a service?
  

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