Anila Recruitment is a specialist talent agency specialising in Early Years and Outside School Hours Care (OSHC). We partner with purpose-driven organisations committed to delivering excellence across the sector. We are representing our client in the recruitment of an Outside of school hours Portfolio Manager, based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. As the Outside of school hours Area Manager, you will lead and support a portfolio of OSHC services across the region, providing strong operational oversight, compliance support, and people leadership. This role is critical in rebuilding trust, strengthening relationships, and supporting coordinators to deliver high-quality, compliant services. This portfolio includes a mix of single-coordinator and small services, with the largest service accommodating up to 60 places. The team is highly communicative and eager for transparent, hands-on leadership. There is a strong focus on creating clear progression pathways for current staff, supported by a Head of Operations who actively prioritises wellbeing, mental breaks, and sustainable leadership practices. Key Perks and Finer Details Salary package $90,000 base $5,000 travel allowance (up to $100,000 $5,000 for the right candidate) Full-time role, ideally 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday Availability required between 6:30am – 6:30pm Portfolio of services ranging from single-coordinator services to 60-place services Based in Wagga Wagga, NSW (no physical office – work from home) Relocation assistance available (negotiable) Key Responsibilities Lead and support 9 OSHC Coordinators across the region Conduct regular service visits (approximately 6 per week initially) Oversee compliance and quality assurance across all services Provide hands-on operational and people leadership support Build strong, trust-based relationships with coordinators and school communities Support continuous improvement and sector best practice Contribute to workforce planning, staff development, and progression pathways Complete administrative tasks remotely from home What You’ll Need Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education (Preferred) Previous experience in a leadership role (preferred) Strong understanding of the EYLF, NQS, and OSHC best practices Solid operational management experience, ideally within OSHC Ability to relate to educators and coordinators through hands-on sector experience Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills Current WWCC, First Aid, CPR, Child Protection and Anaphylaxis training Why Join Our Client? 15% Early Childhood Education & Care Retention Payment (WRP) 95% discount on enrolment for your own children Ongoing national training, professional development, and leadership pathways Manager who supports work life balance, taking your breaks each day Contact Us For a confidential discussion about this position, please contact Brooke Miller at 0424 477 103 or via email at Brooke @anilarecruitment.com.au . Referral Bonus: We offer a $250 referral voucher for successful referrals! If you know someone who might be interested, click our referral tab now.
