About the Opportunity

John Paul College is seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) to lead a valued and well-established program at the heart of our school community.

You’ll oversee our Before School Care, After School Care, and Vacation Care programs for Kindergarten and Primary School-aged students.

Whether you're an experienced OSHC leader ready for a senior step-up, an early childhood educator keen to grow into leadership, or a primary teacher looking for a fulfilling new direction, we'd love to hear from you.

What sets the right candidate apart is a genuine love for working with children, a natural ability to lead and inspire, and a thoughtful approach to everything they do. We offer a generous above-Award salary that genuinely reflects your worth.

Set across 33 hectares in Daisy Hill, our campus is something special. With modern facilities, beautiful grounds, and a College community that's supportive, connected, and proud of what they've built together. You'll have everything you need to bring your best ideas to life.

What You'll Do

• Lead with purpose: Mentor and develop a passionate group of OSHC educators, building a professional, caring culture that children, families, and staff love being part of
• Design impactful programs: Plan and deliver programs children genuinely look forward to - creative, developmentally rich experiences embedded in My Time, Our Place, that families trust and children love
• Lead operational excellence: Manage the day-to-day operations of a large OSHC service including enrolments, rostering, budgeting, and compliance, with strong support and induction into the NQF and ACECQA regulatory framework
• Build community: Develop warm, genuine relationships with children, families, and staff that make everyone feel like they belong
• Drive improvement: Champion continuous improvement through the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP), embedding a culture of reflection and high standards across your team

A copy of the Position Description is available here

About You

You’re an experienced educator or OSHC leader who is passionate about creating safe, enriching environments where children thrive.

You may come from an OSHC leadership background, early childhood education, or primary teaching. The strongest candidates bring hands-on experience with children, a proven ability to inspire and lead teams, and a genuine passion for building programs that set a new standard.

You’ll bring:

• Qualifications in Education, Early Childhood, or a related field; QCT registration is highly regarded
• Real, hands-on experience in OSHC, early childhood, Kindy, or primary education, with a genuine track record of making a difference in children's lives
• Proven ability to design and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate programs for Kindergarten and Primary-aged children
• Leadership experience with the confidence and credibility to inspire a team, set direction, and hold high standards
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework, My Time, Our Place, and ACECQA regulatory requirements, or a demonstrated commitment to developing this quickly
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the warmth and professionalism to connect with children, families, staff, and school leadership

What we offer:

• Generous remuneration package: $120,000–$145,000 + 12.75% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
• Eligible to access salary packaging through our provider, RemServ
• Generous leave entitlements, including 4 weeks annual leave and paid parental leave
• Complimentary access to our on-campus gym and pool
• Discounted tuition fees at John Paul College for staff children
• Complimentary on-campus OSHC for staff children
• Corporate discounts with partners such as RemServ, Mazda, Medibank and Commonwealth Bank
• Paid co-curricular opportunities, including coaching and supporting teams across sport, performing arts, debating, e-sports, and other activities
• Study support for further qualifications
• Professional learning opportunities for every educator
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Opportunity to be a part of a friendly, experienced and well-respected team

We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so if you are interested in joining the wonderful John Paul College community in this amazing leadership opportunity, send through your application now!

How to Apply:

To assist us with determining your suitability for this role, please ensure your application includes the following information -

• Your cover letter is addressed to the attention of Lisa O’Neill – Recruitment Officer and should share with us your experience and what you will bring to the role
• Your current resume includes your qualifications and employment history.
• And the names and contact details for at least two professional referees. 

John Paul College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The College reserves its right to interview and offer this role prior to the closing date of this advertisement. If you are interested in joining John Paul College, please do not hesitate in applying as soon as possible.

John Paul College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We embed child safety into everything we do, including how we recruit and support our people. All successful candidates will be required to hold a current Blue Card prior to commencing employment