Assistant Director OSHC
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Mayfield West OSHC is hiring an Assistant Director to partner with the Service Director in day-to-day operations, lift program quality, and coach on-floor educators in a permanent, full-time onsite role. You’ll help deliver My Time Our Place aligned programs, drive planning and reflection, ensure NQF compliance, coordinate enrolments and documentation, and step in to manage operations as needed while building a positive, team-first culture and strong relationships with families and the school. Essential: Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care, OSHC or similar experience, current First Aid CPR, WWC, Mandatory Reporter training (or willingness to obtain). When applying, emphasize leadership, safeguarding, coaching, and tangible improvements to programs and safety, cite partnership with families, and show alignment with Y NSW values and safeguarding commitments.
At Mayfield West OSHC, we’re proud to be part of a close-knit school community where relationships matter, and every day is about creating a safe, engaging space for children to thrive.
About the role
As Assistant Director, you’ll work closely with the Service Director to keep things running smoothly day-to-day while lifting the quality of programs and supporting your team on the floor.
This is a permanent full-time role, ideal for someone who enjoys a balance of leadership and being actively involved with children and educators.
Supporting great programs
- Help deliver fun, engaging programs aligned with My Time, Our Place
- Contribute to planning, reflection, and continuous improvement
- Maintain strong compliance with the National Quality Framework
Keeping the service running
- Step in to coordinate the service when needed
- Support enrolments, attendances, and daily operations
- Ensure documentation is accurate and up to date
Leading and backing your team
- Support educators on shift with guidance and coaching
- Help build a positive, team-first culture
- Lead by example on the floor, not just from the office
Building strong local connections
- Be a friendly, familiar face for families and the school
- Build genuine relationships with children, carers, and the wider community
- Represent the service with professionalism and care
Putting safety first
- Uphold safeguarding, WHS, and risk management practices
- Support a culture where children’s safety and wellbeing always come first
About you
You’re someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, supporting others, and creating a positive environment for children and your team.
- Have experience in OSHC or children’s services
- Enjoy mentoring others and leading by example
- Take pride in quality, compliance, and doing things properly
- Are approachable, reliable, and great with people
Essential requirements
- Diploma (or higher) in Early Childhood Education & Care (or equivalent)
- Experience in OSHC or a similar setting
- Current First Aid & CPR (Education & Care)
- Working With Children Check
- Mandatory Reporter training (or willingness to obtain)
Who What Y?
The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate more than 80 sites, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs.
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Commitment to Safeguarding
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. We embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept safe at all times.