Second in Charge (2IC) jobs
Step into leadership at our Fun Clubs
We’re looking for passionate and dedicated Second in Charge (2IC) educators to join our Fun Clubs.
At Big Fat Smile, our Fun Clubs are spaces where school-aged children play, learn, and grow before and after school and during the holidays.
As a 2IC, you’ll play a key role in bringing that magic to life supporting your Director, leading your team, and helping create fun, meaningful experiences that children will remember.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Available 2IC Positions
Fun Club 2IC at Albion Park Fun Club
(Permanent, part-time)
Fun Club 2IC at Bulli Fun Club
(Permanent, part-time)
Fun Club 2IC at Fairy Meadow Fun Club
(Maximum term, part-time)
Fun Club 2IC at Thirroul Fun Club
(Permanent, part-time)
About the role
As Second in Charge (2IC), you’ll play a hands-on role in creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment where school-aged children can learn, explore, and thrive. You’ll bring your ideas, creativity, and experience to life through exciting activities and programs, helping make every day memorable for the children in your care.
You’ll also build strong, lasting relationships with families, children, and your team, working closely with your Director to ensure the service runs smoothly and meets all Big Fat Smile policies, the National Quality Framework, and Child Protection Legislation.
This is your opportunity to lead with heart, inspire others, and make a real impact in your community.
What you need to succeed
- A cleared valid for paid work, Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Diploma of Children's Services or related qualification (desirable)
- Experience as a support worker, SLSO, OOSH Educator/2IC, or engagement with school aged children
- Outstanding skills in communication with families and the community
- Demonstrated commitment to work health and safety
- Have a strong understanding and experience in the implementation of educational programs and leadership within the centre as the Educational Leader
Big Benefits
We believe great work deserves great rewards. That’s why our people enjoy some of the best pay, perks, and professional development opportunities in the sector.
💰Above award pay, on average up to 5% more for Educators and on average more than 10% for Teachers (four year trained)
💳 Receive 5% more pay from December with the Worker Retention Payment
🛍️ Save money with great deals and discounts from over 500 major retailers, including groceries, cinema tickets, clothing, homewares, tech, gym membership and more
🔍 More non-contact time each week - up to 4 hours on top of award entitlements
🌈 Flexible work options such as rostered days off, compressed work week and part-time hours available
👶 6 weeks parental leave at full pay for primary and secondary carers
👫 60% discount on our Early Learning and Out of School Hours Care services for full-time and part-time employees
📚 Support and financial incentives to further your studies, such as scholarships, time off floor for coursework, study leave and more
🧠 Exclusive professional learning opportunities and access to our Learning Hub with 50+ online modules
🎨 Free access to our Wellbeing Hub with curated content and resources, from workout videos and guided mediation to nutritional education – and much more!
🙏 Free access to regular Health and Wellbeing webinars
🌈 24/7 access to professional advisors and counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
🏈 Generous discounts with the The Good Guys, and a range of partners with our Family Fun Card
💖 Not-for-profit salary packaging and novated car leasing to reduce the tax you need to pay which means even more money in your weekly pay cheque
📈 Help with making the most of your superannuation, including support and tools or book a time to talk to a super specialist
Stories from our Fun Clubs
A Day in the Life of: Vacation Care with West Wollongong Fun Club
Ever wondered what a day in OOSH (Out of School Hours Care) is like? Well, come along on an epic adventure with Laurence and the amazing team at West Wollongong Fun Club as they take the children on a fun-filled excursion to Stanwell Park Beach Reserve!
When Fun is Just the Start: Rewarding Careers in Out of School Hours Care – with Kyla Littley, Lakelands Fun Club
Picture a Big Fat Smile Fun Club, buzzing with energy and creativity. Imagine walls covered with colourful artwork, giggles filling the air, and children fully immersed in imaginative play.
“A Launchpad to Great Things: How Christine’s Fun Club Career Seriously Took Off” with Christine Glenholmes
When you walk into one of Big Fat Smile’s Fun Clubs, you’re immediately hit with those quintessential out-of-school care vibes. Colourful art covers the walls, a role play café is set up in the corner, and laughter echoes through the hall.
More opportunities to progress your career
Because of our size, there are big opportunities for those who want to go further. You’ll find meaningful career paths with lots of promotions across our community preschools and long day care centres, and our Fun Clubs, offering out of school hours and vacation care. And with professional learning and growth at the heart of everything we do, you’ll have the support to progress anywhere from Certificate III up to Teacher or Director level, or into our head office, centre support, or community and inclusion roles.
At Big Fat Smile, you’ll have a front row seat to the latest research and thinking on early childhood education. Combine this with a platform for sharing ideas, where you’ll reflect on learnings and be exposed to different practices across our centres. This is how we grow, get better and solve problems: together.