OSHC Team Leader

4 days ago


Penrith Municipality, Australia Penrith City Council Full time $83,000 - $96,000 per year

Your Next Opportunity - OSHC Team Leader
Are you passionate about creating engaging, safe, and supportive environments for children? We're looking for enthusiastic OSHC Team Leaders to join our not-for-profit Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Services, proudly meeting and exceeding national quality education standards.

About The Role
The OSHC Team Leader plays a pivotal role in supporting the Cluster Director to deliver high quality, inclusive programs that meet the needs of children, families, and the community. Our roles offers split-shift hours, and the opportunity for flexibility as rosters may change.

You will collaborate closely with your team and leadership to ensure services operate smoothly, in line with local, state, and federal requirements.

We Currently Have Positions Available At

  • Cluster Role - Orchard Hills OSHC & Kingswood South OSHC
  • Single Service - Bennett Road OSHC

What Your Day Will Involve

  • Program Coordination & Planning - Deliver fun, creative and educational activities tailored to children's interests.
  • Team Leadership - Guide, mentor and support educators, ensuring teamwork and clear communication.
  • Child Supervision & Wellbeing - Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for children aged 5-12.
  • Compliance & Administration - Maintain records, ensure policies and regulations are met, and uphold high-quality standards.

What We Are Looking For (Essential Criteria)

  • A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or a qualification (or working towards) in a relevant field (Childcare, Sport & Recreation, Youth Work, Social Sciences, Teaching, Community Services, Health).
  • To be fun, energetic and passionate about working with young people.
  • Responsible Person (RP) experience.
  • Ability to innovate and contribute creative program ideas.
  • A valid NSW Working with Children Check.
  • A current First Aid Certificate including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.
  • Experience working with young people in a centre-based care setting.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Holds an LR licence or willingness to obtain

Desirable Criteria

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or actively working towards).
  • Skills in behaviour support, conflict resolution, and inclusion strategies.
  • Previous leadership experience in OSHC or children's services.
  • Flexibility to work across rotating split shifts with some full days (9-day fortnight).

What's On Offer
At Penrith City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy:

  • Career opportunities with support for further study and capability mapping to help you achieve your full potential
  • 15 days personal leave per year
  • Health and wellbeing leave
  • 18 weeks paid maternity leave
  • Access to fitness passport
  • Complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres

Commencing salary:
$83, $96, % superannuation + Worker Retention %

About Penrith City Council
Join Penrith City Council, where we prioritise both our community and our employees. We understand that work is just one aspect of your life, so we're committed to supporting you in all the moments that matter.

As the largest local government child care service provider in NSW, we annually cater to over 5,000 children across 53 child care services. Committed to enriching the lives of families and children, we offer various child care services, including Long Day Care, Vacation and Out of School Hours Care, Preschools, and a Mobile Playvan. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to the intellectual, social, and physical development of the children in our care.

This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website .

You will be required to undertake background checks, including a Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and a Functional Test as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

For further information about the position, please contact Anna Taha, Talent Acquisition Specialist on


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