Woden Community Service (WCS) is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘A caring community where everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.
We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.
At WCS, child safety and wellbeing sit at the centre of everything we do. This role is ideal for an emerging or established OSHC leader who is ready to deepen their practice, grow others, and help set a benchmark for quality, inclusion and meaningful experiences for children.
You will be supported by an experienced leadership team and clear systems, with genuine opportunities to build your leadership pathway through targeted professional development.
The Assistant Service Director – Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) partners with the Service Director to deliver an exceptional, child‑safe, inclusive and high‑quality service. You will help lead a vibrant program where children feel safe, seen and supported to thrive—while strengthening educator capability, consistency and compliance across the service.
When the Service Director is away, you will step up to lead day‑to‑day operations—supporting educators, engaging families and school partners, and ensuring strong governance, safe practice and a positive culture
Our Offer:
Generous salary packaging up to $15,899 per FBT year, plus Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 per FBT year.
15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
24/7 nationally recognised Employee Assistance Program (EAP), plus 3 additional holistic wellbeing sessions.
A structured professional development pathway—including mentoring, leadership coaching and role‑relevant learning to support your next career step.
Access to reflective practice support and supervision to strengthen leadership capability and educator wellbeing.
Enjoy exclusive discounts and everyday savings on essentials at leading Australian retailers such as Woolworths and Coles, all through our Flare Benefits program.
Job Description
About the Role
Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to:
Champion a strong child‑safe culture—embedding safeguarding practices, supervision expectations and WCS child safe commitments in everyday practice.
Support robust risk management, emergency preparedness and mandatory reporting practices, ensuring educators feel confident and capable.
Co‑lead the delivery of engaging, inclusive programs aligned to MTOP/EYLF, designed around children’s voice, strengths and interests.
Partner with the Educational Leader to strengthen planning cycles, documentation, QIP implementation and continuous improvement.
Support recruitment, onboarding and coaching—building educator capability through feedback, mentoring and professional development aligned to role expectations.
Foster a positive, inclusive and psychologically safe team culture with clear expectations, recognition and accountability.
Maintain strong compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), supporting Responsible Person duties and high‑quality documentation as delegated.
Support operational excellence—rosters, enrolments, resources, and budget monitoring—to ensure sustainable, high‑quality service delivery.
Build trusted partnerships with families, the school and community, communicating with warmth, professionalism, and clarity.
Contribute to service improvement, operational planning and organisational goals—using data, reflection, and feedback to lift outcomes for children.
About You
You are a values‑led OSHC leader who puts children’s safety, wellbeing and belonging first—every decision, every day.
You lead with confidence, integrity and empathy, coaching others to perform at their best and creating a culture of high trust and accountability.
You build strong partnerships with schools and families and can confidently support service operations, compliance and team leadership.
You are proactive and solutions‑focused, committed to reflective practice, continuous improvement and professional learning.
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential
Tertiary qualifications in Education approved by ACECQA where required.
Demonstrated experience in OSHC and/or early learning settings.
Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Law, and Regulations, EYLF and My Time, our place.
Mandatory pre-start requirement: Completion of the National Child Safety Training (Foundation) via Gecckoprior to commencing and provision of a certificate of completion to WCS.
Demonstrated capability in supporting teams and contributing to service leadership.
Effective communication, relationship‑building and problem‑solving skills.
Demonstrated commitment to child safety, inclusion, and ethical practice.
Desirable
Experience supporting multi‑site services.
Experience contributing to quality improvement or service planning.
Experience using childcare management systems and data to inform practice.
To be eligible for employment, you must have an active Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position, including a National Police Check.
To apply, please click “Apply” and submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of the role (please reference Assistant Service Director OSHC (107)). Applications cannot be accepted via email.
For further information, please contact Larissa Ferreira da Silva (Service Director) at larissa.ferreiradasilva@wcs.org.au
Closing Date: COB 12 June 2026
Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found prior this date.
For more information about WCS and services that we provide, including Children’s Services, Youth & Family, Community Development, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health, Social Enterprise and Aged Care, please visit our website at www.wcs.org.au
WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
