Education & Child Care Service Management NSW - Sydney Metro Permanent / Full Time Senior 24/9/2025 Looking for someone ready to lead with clarity, kindness, and vision. Who knows that culture is something you protect, not just manage. This is more than a job. It's a place that might just stay with you. About Us: At Firefly HR , we redefine what it means to find exceptional talent in the education and care profession. We work exclusively with a select group of exceptional clients and candidates, ensuring that only the best are connected with the highest quality opportunities - like this one. OSHC / OOSH Director | For the One Who Protects the Magic | Pennant Hills A Letter to the Next Director of Pennant Hills BASC From the one who once stood where you’re about to. When I first walked into the Director role at Pennant Hills BASC, I felt everything at once - excited, nervous, humbled, full of ideas, and quietly wondering, "Did they really pick me?" Ten years in this role - I can tell you this: You don’t just lead a service here. You become part of something real. What made me fall in love with this place? The 100 year old cottage - half beautiful, half a work in process - that somehow felt like home. The beauty in the not perfect, but just right all at the same time. The breeze through the trees on spring afternoons. The kids who used to attend the service now working as educators. The families who trusted us in the quiet, tough moments. The team who showed up with heart, humour, and high expectations. This is a place that stays with you. It gets under your skin in the best way. What this role needs now The service is transitioning to P&C governance (no risk of tender) and needs a grounded, forward thinking leader who brings both heart and strategy. Someone who can hold the vision and bring people with them - not through force, but through trust, presence, and clarity. You'll need: A child first mindset (especially for the kids whose voices aren’t always loudest). A strategic brain always scanning ahead, problem solving, thinking big. Strong emotional intelligence , able to listen, guide, and hold space for others. A team first attitude - you protect the culture as much as you shape it. Financial and operational acumen , it helps keep the magic running – and you'll have support to make that feel achievable. The committee is values led, thoughtful, and engaged – but entrusting. You won’t be doing this alone. If I could tell you one thing… Trust yourself. The children need someone like you. The team will respond to your consistency and compassion. The magic of the place is real, but only if you protect it. This isn’t a job you do. It’s a role you become. Quick Details: Position: Director Outside School Hours Care (OSHC / OOSH) service Approved Provider: Stand alone, NFP community based volunteer committee / P&C (transitioning) Hours: Full time, with flexibility Pay: While the service operates within a community run budget, the offer is above award - starting from $92K super (approx. $103K package) and negotiable for the right person. Lets talk, and can discuss more. Support: From an engaged parent committee, long standing team, the community, and Firefly HR If this feels like a yes, let’s talk. Child Safeguarding: Looking for an individual that will understand, adhere to, and promote The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations (the Child Safe Standards ). In your position, you will help to take action to promote child wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people. Child safeguarding methods for this position, include, but are not limited to: Working With Children Check Thorough screening. Reference checks. A national criminal history check. So, what now? If your heart’s beating a little faster reading this, maybe this is your sign. We’d love to hear from you. Tell us what draws you to this role, what kind of leader you are, or even just why now feels like the right time for a new chapter. You don’t need a polished cover letter, just something real. Genuine. Authentic. Share a favourite memory from your time in OSHC, whether as a Educator or as a child (if attended), or what you’ve learned working with children - even if you’re coming from ECE, teaching, or a different path altogether. This isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about finding the right person to hold the space, lead the team, and love the service like it deserves. Apply now or reach out anytime at P.S. If you’re not sure you’re “ready,” that’s okay. I didn’t feel ready either. But it turned out to be the best kind of challenge. Still in love with this place, Barbi (And hoping you will be too.)
