Outside School Hours Care

Coach, guide and uplift a strong on-site leadership team
- Flexibility with block shifts and admin time outside contact hours
- Amazing support including a dedicated Regional Manager, peer network & mentor

**Program Manager Full-Time | Hands-On Leadership | Ready for a Challenge?**

TeamKids is on the search for a remarkable Program Manager ready to take the next step in their career We have a full-time leadership opportunity at our Minimbah State School OSHC, a large, vibrant service that's full of potential and ready for the right person to lead it forward.

Why You'll Love This Role
- A unique opportunity to coach, guide and uplift a strong on-site leadership team
- Amazing support including a dedicated Regional Manager, peer network, and mentor
- HQ support that allows you to focus on creating a truly exceptional experience for kids
- Flexibility with block shifts and admin time outside contact hours

**About the role**

As Program Manager, you'll work closely with a dedicated on-site leadership team, including **two full-time Directors of Service and a 2IC**. At Middle Ridge, your leadership isn't from behind a desk, it's **on the floor, in ratio, side by side with your team**.

This is a **hands-on role** where you'll provide daily **coaching, guidance, and practical support**. You'll be a **familiar, trusted face for families and children**, while also being the steady presence that ensures everything runs smoothly. Think of yourself as the **captain of the ship,**steering the course, supporting your crew, and ensuring everyone arrives safely and smiling.
You'll be responsible for:

- Actively supporting and guiding your team during contact hours
- Building strong relationships with children, families, and school leaders. Overseeing all communication with families and the school.
- Overseeing environment setup and ensuring engaging, inclusive programming
- Uplifting and training your team to build consistency and confidence
- Embedding routines and structures that create calm, predictable, and positive experiences
- Maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and quality

Middle Ridge is a **large program**with space to grow, and we're looking for a leader who's ready to grow with it.
- Overseeing all day-to-day operations across Before, After, and Vacation Care
- Supporting and coaching a structured leadership team
- Embedding strong routines, building systems, and guiding culture
- Driving quality programming, compliance, and family engagement
- Building exceptional relationships with children, families, school leaders and your team
- Resourcing and delivering a fun, inclusive, high-quality experience for all children

Your role is to coach and guide them on the floor, lead with confidence, and build strong routines, systems and team culture. You'll play a key role in shaping a consistent and high-performing team.

**Service Operating Hours**
- Before School Care: 6:00am - 8:40am
- After School Care: 2:40pm - 6:30pm
- Vacation Care: 6:00am - 6:30pm

You'll be onsite in both BSC and ASC - hours specified during recruitment process, with admin time scheduled outside of contact hours.

This is a high-volume service that needs a leader who thrives on fast-paced, purposeful work and can bring structure, quality, and consistency.

**You'll Be Perfect for This Role If You're**
- A big kid at heart who thrives in a lively, fast-paced environment
- A natural leader and coach, who communicates confidently with kids, families and principals alike
- Experienced in OSHC or large early childhood settings, with strong management skills
- Skilled at behaviour guidance, routine building, and staff development
- Calm, proactive, and ready to take ownership of your service
- Passionate about creating meaningful and fun experiences for children every day

**What You'll Need**
- A Diploma-level (or higher) ACECQA-approved qualification
(e.g. Teaching, Early Childhood, Youth Work - check here)
- Current Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)
- First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Minimum 2 years' experience in an OSHC or education leadership role

**The Perks**
- Substantial retention bonus at 12 months (based on performance criteria which will be provided)
- A further substantial retention bonus at 24 months (based on performance criteria)
- 95% off TeamKids care for your own children
- Access to discounts across retail, gym, fuel, tech and more
- Ongoing leadership mentoring and professional development
- Flexible block shifts and supportive work-life balance
- Be part of a warm, values-driven culture and an experienced national network

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who's ready to lead a large service, uplift a team, and make a genuine impact every day.
- At TeamKids, the safety and well-being of children is our highest priority. As part of our recruitment process, we carry out thorough background checks, reference checks, and screening to ensure all pote