The OSHC Senior Educational Leader helps educators work within the National Quality Framework and leads in program development.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and their families and must ensure that children’s experiences in an Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) environments contribute towards positive learning experiences, as well as guide educator’s workplace practices to be appropriate and intentional.

Your Role

In accordance with National Quality Framework Quality inclusive of the National, Laws, Regulations Standards and Learning Frameworks, the OSHC Senior Educational Leader will lead program implementation and promote best practice in line with the approved learning frameworks.

Guide services in delivering inclusive, child-centred programs aligned with the My Time, Our Place framework and Early years learning Framework.

Lead and actively participate in reflective practice discussions about program and practice, as well as develop OSHC service philosophy.

Support Senior Program Coordinators (SPC) and Program Coordinators (PC) to up-skill their teams in best practice across multiple sites.

Mentor and coach, all educators in OSHC by developing their knowledge, skills, practice, and professionalism.

Observe children and educator interactions and make suggestions for quality engagement and intentional teaching.

Establish systems across the services to ensure development and implementation of individual service level evidence folders.

Oversee Internal Audits, Corrective and Preventative requirements, and Quality Improvement Planning and implementation.

Maintain and implement safeguarding frameworks and compliance policies.

Attend all meetings pertaining to the functioning of Out of School Hours Car

Build strong relationships with families, schools, department and community partners.

Attend Professional Development training opportunities.

Ensure current sector, best practice and regulatory knowledge is maintained.

Other duties as directed.

What We Need from You

Maintain current ‘Working with Vulnerable People’ registration.

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or Bachelor Degree in Education and Care (or equivalent as outlined by ACECQA)

Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children.

Experience with the Assessment and Ratings process while working in a service.

Demonstrated ability to coach a diverse team of Educators and ensure that they are accountable to agreed educational goals, practice, and behaviour.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of service standards and quality improvement processes in a range of children’s services.

Demonstrated ability to provide positive leadership and contribute towards the development of a productive team culture in a diverse work environment.

Ability to plan and prioritise work to ensure the efficient delivery of outcomes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Sound understanding and commitment of early and/or middle childhood contemporary theory, practice and curriculum planning.

Current driver’s licence

Senior First aid certification

Mandatory Reporting certification

Benefits for You

Accrue paid leave - 14.5 days sick leave and 20.5 days annual leave per year (pro-rata for part-time).

Enjoy salary packaging benefits to take home more pay.

Immediate discounts if your child is enrolled in our services *conditions apply

Additional benefits include professional development and further study opportunities with our RTO and partnering organisations.

12 weeks Paid Parental Leave – After 12 months of continuous service

About Us

Communities at Work is Canberra's leading not-for-profit provider of early education and care. We invest in local community services. We’ve won the ACT Training Awards "Large Employer of the Year" five times in a row.

How to Apply

Click APPLY or call the HR services and Recruitment Team for a confidential discussion. Please include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Applications close on 21st September 2025.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, age groups, abilities and cultures.