OSHC Centre Manager – Wallan

At Big Childcare, we’re a family-owned OSHC provider with a passion for creating amazing experiences for children across Australia. We believe before-school and after-school care should be filled with fun, friendship, creativity and opportunities to grow! Our mission is to create safe, welcoming and inspiring spaces where children can be themselves, explore their interests and make memories that last.

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic, experienced and child-safety-focused OSHC Centre Manager (Coordinator) to join our team at Wallan Primary School. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, support an amazing team of educators and help create BIG moments for little people, we’d love to hear from you!

The role involves:

• Keeping things running smoothly, supporting and inspiring your team, and ensuring every child feels safe, included and excited.
• Leading a team of passionate Educators to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
• Building fantastic relationships with families and strengthening our connection with the school community.
• Enjoying a mix of hands-on time with children, team leadership and behind-the-scenes organisation (such as budgeting, staff training, compliance & rostering).

You should:

• Believe child safeguarding is a top priority when running an Outside of School Hours Care service.
• Display excellent relationship skills, collaborating daily with schools to ensure children and families receive a warm welcome, excellent education & play opportunities.
• Bring positive energy, teamwork and a can-do attitude to everything you do.
• Display excellent leadership skills and experience in rostering and coordinating team meetings.
• Ensure the service delivers to the National Quality Framework and internal policies are followed, including incident reporting & medication plans.
• Plan exciting, play-based and child-led programs aligned with the My Time, Our Place learning framework.

What you’ll need:

• A Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education & Care, or School Age Education & Care, or an ACECQA recognised equivalent.
• A valid WWCC.
• Relevant Child Protection & Child Safety training certificates and excellent knowledge of child safeguarding.
• A National Police Check completed within 6 months, or a willingness to obtain.
• First Aid in an Early Education setting.
• Food Safety Certificate.
• Work rights in Australia.
• Leadership experience in OSHC or ECEC and a strong understanding of the National Quality Framework & My Time, Our Place learning framework.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

What we offer:

• Above award rates + ECEC Worker Retention Grant.
• Fantastic support from our senior leadership team.
• Career development opportunities – we promote from within.
• Wellbeing support via our partner, Brain Magic.
• Staff celebrations.

Big Childcare is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, nurturing and supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected and protected. Safety, wellbeing and the best interest of every child is at the heart of everything we do. We provide an environment free from abuse, harm, discrimination and neglect. Our commitment to child safety is reflected in our processes and practices, and as an applicant, you will be subject to appropriate screening and employment checks in accordance with relevant child protection legislation.