Job Description

Ready to take the next step in your career working with children?

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is seeking passionate OSHC Educators and emerging leaders to join our Youngtown Primary School OSHC team. Whether you're an experienced educator looking to build your leadership capability, an early childhood professional seeking a new challenge, or an educator wanting to further your qualifications while you work, we offer a supportive environment with mentoring, leadership development, genuine career progression opportunities, and the opportunity for eligible candidates to undertake a Certificate III or Diploma traineeship.

What LGT offers you:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging, up to $15,900/year tax-free, plus up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• 15% discount on education and care fees for your own children
• Discounts on private health insurance
• Hands-on mentoring from experienced managers, with structured leadership training and ongoing professional development pathways
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• A genuinely supportive, values-driven team culture where your growth matters

About us:

We are a not-for-profit, community-based organisation providing education and care to children from birth to 12 years of age across Tasmania. Lady Gowrie Tasmania has a simple position statement – ‘Children First’ – and is committed to providing the highest quality education and care for children to give them the best start in life. We embrace the uniqueness of each child, family, and educator, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences that enrich our community. Our practices are built on trust, open communication, and genuine collaboration with families, ensuring that every voice is welcomed and acknowledged. We foster an environment where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to express themselves, while educators model respect, empathy, and kindness.

Learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania here - gowrie-tas.com.au

About the role:

Ready to take the next step in your OSHC career? As an OSHC Educator with Team Leader responsibilities, you'll be supported to grow your leadership skills through mentoring, coaching, and professional development. You'll lead a small team of educators, act as the Responsible Person on site, and will have the opportunity to plan exciting experiences, support children's interests, and lead memorable Vacation Care programs that children look forward to during school holidays. From supporting daily operations and building positive family relationships to leading fun and exciting Vacation Care programs, you'll play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive, and child-focused environment where children can thrive.

To learn more about the role, please view the Position Description here - Employment - Lady Gowrie Tasmania

About you:

We're looking for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with children, is passionate about creating fun and engaging experiences, and is ready to develop their skills and leadership potential.

• Experience in Outside School Hours Care, Long Day Care or other child-related work
• A natural ability to build trust with children, families, and colleagues – A natural ability in establishing trust and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Confidence to guide and support a small team, and role-model child-safe practice
• Current Tasmanian WWVP registration (child-related activity – childcare services)
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn the National Quality Framework and Responsible Person duties
• First Aid, Child Safety Training and Food Safety Training (or willingness to obtain)
• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Will be well regarded)

How to apply:

If you believe this role would be a good fit for you or someone you know, please hit the apply button now! Your application must include:

-An up-to-date CV

-A brief cover letter telling us why you are the right person for the role

Applications close 5pm Monday 21 September 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews scheduled accordingly. Early applications are encouraged.

If you have any questions or need support, please contact -careers@gowrie-tas.com.au

Our Commitment to Child Safety & Inclusion:

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safe organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including interview, reference checks and verification of Working with Vulnerable People Registration, before employment can commence.

LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our services, programs and workplaces, where diversity in all its forms, including strengths, cultural background, identity and abilities are recognised and celebrated. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children, families, and communities.