Job description

Step Into Your Next Role in Childcare

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Are you ready to take the next step in your OSHC career? Whether you're an experienced educator looking to step into a leadership role, or a skilled senior educator ready to expand your responsibilities, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

This position is flexible and negotiable — you can choose full-time, part-time, or casual, depending on what works best for you.

At our service, we value strong leadership, initiative, and a commitment to high-quality care. We offer ongoing mentoring, professional development, and clear pathways for growth, with the opportunity to step into a permanent leadership position for the right candidate.

Join a team where your skills are recognised, your ideas are valued, and your professional growth is supported every step of the way.

What You'll Do

• Support the Director and Senior Team with the day-to-day management and smooth operation of the service, including helping lead and support a team of 14 educators

• Lead, supervise, and inspire children in a safe, engaging, and caring environment

• Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, educators, and the wider school community

• Assist with programming, planning, reflection, and evaluation to ensure high-quality, child-centred experiences

• Contribute to administration, compliance, and quality assurance processes, including documentation and record-keeping

• Help source resources, complete shopping, and maintain a well-stocked, welcoming, and organised centre environment

• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to support your growth and leadership journey

What We're Looking For

• Current Working With Children Check (required)

• Current First Aid and Child Protection qualifications (preferred)

• At least 2 years of Childcare experience and/or qualifications (Primary School-aged care highly regarded)

• A driver's licence (preferred)

• Strong communication and administration skills

• Reliability, initiative, and eagerness to develop into a senior role

• Enthusiasm, energy, and a strong work ethic

The Details

• Job Types: Casual, Part-time, Full-time, Permanent (flexible and open to negotiation depending on applicant)

• Hours: Minimum 20-38 hrs per week (negotiable)

• Pay: $37.00 – $45.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications) + service offers Worker Retention Payment as well as staff bonus scheme

• Location: On-site in Epping, NSW, with some hybrid work options (administration tasks) available once established

Why Join Us?

• Employee mentoring program

• Ongoing professional development support

• Clear career progression opportunities

• Flexible work options (after tenure/experience)

• Performance bonuses and overtime pay available