Team Leader

Lead with Purpose in OOSH! Team Leader - John Palmer Pubic School

Full Time

Join a team that makes a difference every single day. At Northwest Community Childcare (NWCC) we're not just a workplace - we're a community. As a thriving Not-For-Profit organisation in the heart of Sydney's Northwest, we provide high-quality Outside of School Hours Care with a focus on fun, growth, and community connection.

We're proud of our ULTRA values - they drive everything we do. And right now, we're on the lookout for a passionate, experienced, and motivated Team Leader to help us shape the future at our John Palmer Public School service (licensed for 197 children).

About the Role As Team Leader, you'll be an essential part of our leadership team - mentoring staff, leading by example, and ensuring our service is the best it can be for children, families, and the community.

In this role you will:

Support and mentor a dynamic team of educators

Overseeing program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Ensure compliance with all regulations and NWCC policies & procedures.

Assist with key administrative and operational tasks.

Help lead the service through Assessment and Rating.

Report directly to the Nominated Supervisor.

About You You're anatural leaderwho thrives in a fast-paced, fun, and meaningful environment. You're passionate about children's wellbeing and development, and you're ready to take your OOSH career to the next level.

You'll bring:

A Diploma in School Aged Education and Care (or equivalent). Cert IV will be considered with a commitment (supported by NWCC) to complete to Diploma level or relevant years of experience in an OOSH setting

At least 3 years' experience in a similar role within a large OOSH setting

Proven leadership and mentoring experience

Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and "My Time, Our Place"

A collaborative, can do attitude with great organisational skills

Confidence with compliance, rostering, and administration

A current Working with Children Check, First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training, Food Safety Supervisor and Child Protection certificate

Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail

You are able to demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and values of NWCC

Why NWCC?

We're not just offering a job - we're offering acareer with purpose.

Permanent Full-Time position- 76 hours per fortnight

Above Award Wages- we recognise experience and passion

Work-Life Balance- split shifts available on some days

Uniforms and laundry allowance

Professional Growth- we invest in YOU

A supportive, fun-loving culturegrounded in real community impact

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and grow in an organisation that values people and purpose, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now Send your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to: noel.payne@nwcm.com.au.

Let's build something amazing together.