Team Leader Outside School Hours Care

Overview
Lady Gowrie is seeking
Team Leaders
to join our
John Paul II (Rokeby), St Therese's (Moonah) and Lansdowne (West Hobart) Outside School Hours Care Services
. This is your opportunity to support a dedicated team to deliver a quality play-based program for children's development in Outside of School Hours Care.
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 work in partnerships with families, early to middle childhood professionals and the broader community to ensure children are happy, healthy and develop a love of learning. To learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania visit
The role
Education and Care Practitioner role with an additional Team Leader Allowance
Part time, minimum 15 hours per week
Outside of School Hours Care
In this role, you will
Act as the Responsible Person in accordance with National Law and Regulations, taking day-to-day charge of the service.
Lead and mentor educators to deliver tailored, quality play-based programs.
Maintain a safe, inclusive environment meeting all legal and regulatory obligations as well as NQF and LGT requirements.
Uphold Child Safe standards and meet Mandatory Reporting Obligations
Oversee daily operations, staff supervision and family engagement
Please review a copy of Position description here:
What we offer you
Not For Profit
salary packaging
options to increase your take-home pay
15% discount
on childcare fees for your own children in our services + other financial wellbeing benefits like discounted private health insurance
Ongoing professional learning opportunities
A supportive, values-driven organisation with a focus on collaboration and community impact
Free annual flu vaccination (during flu season)
Employee Assistance Program available to our employees and their immediate family
What you'll bring
Proven ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment with a genuine passion for working with children.
Strong capability to develop and maintain respectful relationship with children, families and staff.
Excellent communication skills that are open and effective across diverse audience.
Leadership capability to guide and support a small team effectively.
Hold and maintain Tasmanian Registration of Working with vulnerable People (Child related activity)
ACECQA-approved First Aid qualifications, Child Safety Training & Food Safety Training (or ability to obtain)
Experience in Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) or child related activities
Ability to undertake the role of Responsible Person, including knowledge of the National Quality Framework and effective supervision and management of staff, families, and other stakeholders
Certificate III, Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care (desirable)
How to apply
Submit your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you are the right person for a Team Leader role via the "Apply Now" button. As part of your application, you will also be sent a few short questions to answer as part of your application so we can get to know you better.
If you have any questions or need support, please contact
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.
Role Type
Pay Rate
27.3 AUD – 38.27 AUD (Hour)
Company Overview
Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a trusted, respected values-based organisation which provides a holistic suite of quality services that enable Tasmanian children to thrive. Its mandate of 'Children First' underpins all its programs and services. Lady Gowrie Tasmania was established in 1939 and is Tasmania's largest early education and care provider.
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