Job Description

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: gowrie-tas.com.au

The role:

Lady Gowrie is seeking a passionate Education and Care Practitioner to join and undertake OSHC Team Leader duties to lead and inspire a dedicated team of educators for our Outside School Hours Care Service.

As a Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in guiding and inspiring your team to deliver high-quality services while fostering a positive, collaborative culture. Whether you’re an experienced leader or ready to take the next step in your career, support and guidance will be provided to help you succeed in this role.

• Permanent Part-Time ( ---)
• Location: Rosetta Outside School Hours Care Service, Lansdowne Outside School Hours Care Service or St Therese's Outside School Hours Care Service
• After school care and before school care
• Base Hourly Rate + Team Leader Allowance + Worker Retention Allowance

In this role, you will:

• Act as the Responsible Person in accordance with National Law and Regulations, taking day-to-day charge of the service.
• Lead and mentor educators to deliver tailored, quality play-based programs.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment meeting all legal and regulatory obligations as well as NQF and LGT requirements.
• Uphold Child Safe standards and meet Mandatory Reporting Obligations
• Oversee daily operations including staff supervision, family engagement and service coordination, with child safety at the forefront of all decisions

What we offer you:

• Dedicated support and mentoring to help you thrive as a Team Leader
• Not For Profit salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
• 15% discount on childcare fees for your own children in our services + other financial wellbeing benefits like discounted private health insurance.
• A supportive, values-driven organisation focused on collaboration, inclusion, community impact and child safety
• Ongoing professional learning and leadership development opportunities
• Free annual flu vaccination (during flu season)
• Employee Assistance Program available to our employees and their immediate family

What you'll bring:

• A genuine passion for working with children and a strong commitment to their safety and wellbeing
• Strong capability to develop and maintain respectful relationship with children, families and staff.
• Excellent communication skills that are open and effective across diverse audience.
• Leadership capability to guide, support and role model child-safe practices within a small team
• Hold and maintain Tasmanian Registration of Working with vulnerable People (child-related activity – childcare services)
• ACECQA-approved First Aid qualifications, Child Safety Training & Food Safety Training (or ability to obtain)
• Experience in Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) or child related activities
• Ability to undertake the role of Responsible Person, including knowledge of the National Quality Framework and effective supervision and management of staff, families, and other stakeholders
• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

How to apply:

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you are the right person for a Team Leader role via the “Apply Now” button. As part of your application, you will also be sent a few short questions to answer as part of your application so we can get to know you better.

Applications close 5pm Monday 5 June 2026.

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

Our commitment to inclusion

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.