Our Children's Services Team are passionate educators and leaders who create safe, engaging environments for young minds to learn, grow, and thrive. Across 40 NSW schools, our OSHC Educators and Coordinators deliver enriching before- and after-school care, packed with creativity, play, and learning.
Every day, our team runs programs that include sport, creative arts, cooking, and more—working closely with children, families, and schools to support development in a healthy, inclusive environment.
Are you a energetic leader passionate about delivering high-quality education and care services for children? The Y NSW is seeking a Regional Manager, Children's Services to lead and inspire teams across Early Learning Centre's, Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), and Vacation Care services.
This pivotal role ensures operational excellence, compliance, and financial sustainability across a designated region. You'll work closely with the Operations Manager and other Regional Managers, driving continuous improvement and safeguarding outcomes for children and young people.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
- Lead multi-site operations to deliver safe, high-quality, and compliant services
- Mentor and coach Coordinators to uplift service delivery and team performance
- Ensure all services meet or exceed National Quality Standards (NQS)
- Manage budgets and drive financial performance across sites
- Build strong relationships with school principals, P&Cs;, and community stakeholders
- Champion child safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding practices
- Collaborate with internal teams including HR, finance, risk, and marketing
✅ What You'll Bring
- Minimum 3+ years' leadership experience in Children's Services or a related field
- Proven success in multi-site management and team development
- Strong knowledge of the National Law, Regulations, NQF, MTOP, and EYLF
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution skills
- Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and Child Protection (CHCPRT001/025)
- Valid NSW Working with Children Check and Driver's Licence
- Desirable: Bachelor's or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
💙 Our Values
At the Y NSW, we live by our values:
- SAFE – We create the safest spaces
- CONNECT – We are better together
- THRIVE – We bring our best
We are committed to safeguarding and creating environments where children and young people feel safe, heard, and inspired to grow.
🌱 Why Join Us?
- Be part of a purpose-driven organisation with global reach
- Lead impactful programs that shape young lives and communities
- Thrive in a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us deliver inspired lives across NSW.
Who What Y?
The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate more than 60 sites, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs.
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Commitment to Safeguarding
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. We embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept safe at all times.
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