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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. The Service Director Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, inclusive, highquality and compliant OSHC services across multiple sites. The role focuses on child safety, educational quality, workforce capability, financial sustainability, and strong partnerships with families, schools and regulators. Working in close partnership with the Operations Manager OSHC, the Service Director translates organisational strategy into effective operational delivery and fosters a positive, childsafe and highperforming service culture. Service location / travel requirements - We are currently recruiting for a service in Taylor (North Canberra), with potential movement to other sites as operationally required. This role will undertake split shifts as agreed with the Operations Manager and may require travel across Canberra to support operational needs. Our Offer: Salary packaging option up to $15,899 per Fringe Benefits Tax year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per Fringe Benefits Tax year. 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees. 24/7 nationally recognised Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including 3 additional holistic service sessions. Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment. Monthly external clinical supervision. Enjoy exclusive discounts and everyday savings on essentials at leading Australian retailers such as Woolworths and Coles, all through our Flare Benefits program. About the Role Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to: Lead the strategic and daytoday delivery of highquality OSHC services across multiple sites. Ensure child safety, wellbeing, inclusion and regulatory compliance always. Provide educational leadership aligned with My Time, Our Place and quality improvement expectations. Recruit, develop and support capable, highperforming educators and leadership teams. Foster a positive, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace culture. Oversee staffing, enrolments, resources and budgets to ensure sustainable service delivery. Build strong partnerships with families, schools, community stakeholders and regulators. Contribute to organisational strategy, continuous improvement and service growth. About You You are a valuesled, experienced leader in childrens services with a strong commitment to child safety, inclusion and equity. You lead with integrity, clarity and empathy, creating safe, supportive and highperforming teams. You are confident managing complex operations across multiple sites and building strong partnerships with schools and communities. You are proactive, solutionsfocused and committed to continuous improvement and quality outcomes for children and families. Experience and Qualifications Essential Tertiary qualifications in Education (ACECQAapproved where required). Extensive leadership experience within OSHC and/or early learning services. Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Law and Regulations, EYLF and My Time, Our Place. Proven experience in people leadership, workforce development and performance management. Demonstrated capability in operational, financial and compliance management. Excellent communication, relationshipbuilding and problemsolving skills. Desirable Experience leading multisite services. Experience contributing to organisational strategy or policy development. Experience using childcare management systems and datainformed decisionmaking. 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 on the Apply button and submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of this role. Please also indicate the role that you interested to apply on your cover letter. The applications will not be accepted via email. For further information, please contact Damien Marais (Operations Manager OSHC) at *************@wcs.org.au Closing Date: COB 22 May 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 Childrens Services, Youth & Family, Community Development, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health, Social Enterprise and Aged Care, please visit our 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.