Service Leader | Schools Plus Nundah State School

Service Leader | Schools Plus Nundah Where Wonder Lives

What if OSHC wasn't just care?

What if it was the best part of a child's day?

A place where cardboard becomes a spaceship. Where a loose part becomes an invention. Where friendships grow, confidence soars, and every morning, afternoon and vacation day is filled with possibilities waiting to be discovered.

At Schools Plus Nundah, part of the Our Patch Group, we're creating exactly that.

We're looking for an exceptional Service Leader to lead one of our largest and most vibrant services, supporting approximately 80 children in Before School Care, 140 children in After School Care and 80 children during Vacation Care.

This is an opportunity to lead a thriving, high-attendance service with a genuinely supportive school partnership and a young, energetic team that loves creating memorable experiences for children.

You'll also be supported by a dedicated Co-Leader, meaning you'll have a true leadership partner to share ideas, solve challenges and celebrate successes with. Because great leadership is even better when it's shared.

Backed by an energised executive and operational leadership team, we're investing in quality, innovation and creating services that children love, families trust and educators are proud to be part of.

If you're passionate about inspiring teams, building community and creating spaces where children are free to explore, create, connect and wonder, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for You?
Shared Leadership That Works

Lead alongside a dedicated Co-Leader who shares your passion for quality, children and team development.

Block Shift Options Available

Enjoy greater flexibility and consistency in your working week with block shift roster options available.

Strong School Partnership

Join a service with a highly supportive school community and established relationships that set you up for success.

Freedom to Lead

Bring your ideas to life, shape service culture and create experiences that reflect the unique needs of your community.

Grow With Us

Be part of a new chapter for Our Patch, supported by leaders who are committed to developing great leaders and helping their teams thrive.

A Team Full of Energy

Work alongside passionate educators who bring positivity, creativity and fun to every part of the day.

Make a Real Impact

Help create a service known for quality care, meaningful relationships and experiences children genuinely look forward to.

About the Role

As Service Leader, you'll play a key role in shaping the culture, quality and success of the service.

This is much more than a roster and compliance role. It's an opportunity to lead a talented team, build strong relationships with families and the school community, and create a service that children are excited to attend each day.

You'll have the freedom to bring ideas to life, foster a sense of belonging and create experiences that spark curiosity, creativity and wonder.

Supported by a dedicated Co-Leader, you'll balance leadership, mentoring and operational responsibilities while remaining connected to what matters most, the children and families you serve.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading the day-to-day operations of the service
• Inspiring, coaching and developing a team of passionate educators
• Creating engaging, child-led experiences across Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care
• Building strong partnerships with children, families and the school community
• Ensuring high-quality care and educational outcomes
• Driving service quality, compliance and continuous improvement
• Fostering a positive, inclusive and child-safe culture
• Creating a place where children feel they belong and educators love to work

About You

You're the kind of leader who brings energy into a room, sees possibilities where others see problems, and understands that the most memorable childhood experiences often start with a simple invitation to play.

You know that quality OSHC is about more than supervision. It's about creating a place where children feel safe, connected, confident and excited to be.

You're a relationship-builder, a coach, a problem solver and someone who loves seeing both children and educators grow.

You'll bring:

• A Diploma in Children's Services, Early Childhood Education and Care, or ACECQA-approved equivalent
• Previous leadership experience in OSHC, education, early childhood, community or youth-focused settings
• Strong people leadership skills and the ability to inspire and develop others
• A genuine passion for creating engaging experiences that spark curiosity, creativity and wonder
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with children, families, schools and teams
• A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and My Time, Our Place
• A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and quality outcomes
• A hands-on, positive approach to leadership
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or ability to obtain
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification, or willingness to obtain

Most importantly, you're someone who believes children deserve extraordinary experiences and that great leaders help make those experiences possible.

Child Safety Commitment

At Our Patch Group, keeping children safe is our highest priority.

We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation where children feel safe, respected, heard and empowered. We have zero tolerance for child abuse, harm or neglect and are dedicated to creating environments that promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of every child.

All employees are expected to actively contribute to our child-safe culture and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children at all times.

Successful applicants will be required to participate in our child-safe recruitment process, including reference checks, Working with Children Checks and other relevant screening requirements.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Our Patch Group, we believe great teams reflect the communities they serve.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected and valued.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, genders, identities, backgrounds and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Because when different perspectives come together, better ideas, stronger relationships and richer experiences for children follow.