OSHC Service Manager

Step up. Support. Shape the future.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career, supporting children, families, and educators to thrive? Lady Gowrie Tasmania is seeking an Outside of School Hours Care (OSHC) Manager to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to high-quality education and care for school aged children, work alongside experienced Service Managers in a collaborative team, and make a lasting impact on children, families, and educators.

About Us

We are a not-for-profit, community-based organisation providing education and care to children from birth to 12 years of age across Tasmania. Lady Gowrie Tasmania has a simple position statement – 'Children First' – and is committed to providing the highest quality education and care for children to give them the best start in life. We embrace the uniqueness of each child, family, and educator, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences that enrich our community.

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Due to internal growth and team members moving to new roles, we have an OSHC Service Manager role available in the Hobart.

The Role:

As an OSHC Service Manager, you'll be responsible for the operational management of three of our Hobart based OSHC services in accordance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and play a pivotal role in shaping environments where children are safe and can thrive, educators are empowered, and families are supported. You will work directly with three OSHC services to continue to provide high quality and engaging programs for children aged 4 to 12 years. The programs consist of Before School Care, After School Care, and Vacation Care.

Hours: 72 hours per fortnightly (9 day working arrangement)

Location: Based at Glenora, overseeing Taroona, Lansdowne and Goulburn Street Outside school hours care service

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In this role, you will

• Lead the delivery of high-quality, safe and inclusive education and care programs
• Oversee all aspects of service operations, including family engagement, people management, and compliance
• Mentor and develop your team to deliver best-practice pedagogy and exceed quality standards
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and educators
• Carry out Nominated Supervisor responsibilities, ensuring the service meets the National Quality Standard and legislative requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and prepare services for Assessment and Rating success

What you'll bring:

We are looking for motivated professionals with:

• A Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved).
• Strong knowledge of the NQF and preferably also knowledge of the My Time, Our Place Framework.
• Experience supporting or leading a team, with a collaborative and reflective approach.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for inclusion, safety, and child-centered practice.

Essential requirements include Tasmanian Registration for Working with Vulnerable People (child related activity), a current driver's licence, plus the ability to obtain a National Police Check.

Why Join Lady Gowrie Tasmania?

At Lady Gowrie Tasmania, we recognise that looking after our people is just as important as looking after the children and families we serve. We offer a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing, and work–life balance:

• Opportunity to be part of a values-driven, supportive organisation making a real difference for children and families.
• Access to professional development and learning opportunities including 6 paid connection days a year.
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay. Flexible part-time arrangements.
• May be eligible for the Worker Retention Allowance
• 15% discount on childcare fees for your own children in our services, plus other financial wellbeing benefits like discounted private health insurance.

How to apply:

If you're ready to step into a leadership role where your work has real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why this is the right career step for you via the Apply Now button.

As part of the application process, you will also be sent a few short questions so we can get to know you better.

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Applications close 5pm Wednesday 5 November 2025. Interviews will begin as soon as possible with shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to inclusion

LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our services, programs and workplaces, where diversity in all its forms, including strengths, cultural background, identity and abilities are recognised and celebrated. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children, families, and communities.