Director Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)

St Mary's College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary’s College is seeking an experienced, passionate Director to oversee our Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) service, including Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care, on a permanent part-time basis (0.64 FTE) with daily planning time.

You will provide strategic, operational and educational leadership to ensure a child-safe, inclusive environment for children and families, guiding educators and rostering to meet regulatory requirements and high-quality practice.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma or Diploma in OSHC or Children’s Services or relevant Degree or ACECQA-approved equivalent
• Proven experience as Centre Director or senior leadership
• Knowledge of ACECQ A guidelines
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and My Time, Our Place
• Knowledge and experience in age-appropriate curriculum aligned learning
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Working with Children Check and First Aid/CPR certificates

Responsibilities

• Lead the OSHC program design, implementation, documentation and evaluation
• Ensure safe, inclusive environments and strong partnerships with families
• Oversee staff rostering, supervision, and professional learning
• Develop risk minimisation and safety systems for operations
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting
• Lead daily workforce planning and deployment
• Drive high-quality educational practice and child-centred activities
• Collaborate with College leadership on strategic directions

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Relationship-building

Observation & reporting

Digital literacy

Education

Advanced Diploma/Diploma in OSHC or Children’s Services or relevant Degree

ACEQCA-approved equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Director Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)

St Mary's College is the oldest continuously operating girls' school in South Australia. A Reception to Year 12 Catholic Dominican College in the heart of Adelaide, we provide a nurturing, purpose-driven education where every student is seen and supported to grow into their full potential. While we are steeped in tradition, we are not traditional. We understand the challenges and opportunities facing girls today and intentionally design learning environments that empower students to find their voice - and to use it. Girls at St Mary's are encouraged to become confident and courageous learners - unafraid to lead, challenge norms, and speak up for what matters.

About the role

St Mary’s College is seeking an experienced and passionate leader to oversee our Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) service, including Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care programs. The Role is offered on a permanent part time basis at 0.64 FTE, including 2.25 hours of planning time each day.

As Director, you will provide strategic, operational and educational leadership, ensuring a child-safe, inclusive and engaging environment for children and families.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading a high-quality OSHC service where children feel valued, supported and inspired to thrive.

Key responsibilities

Lead consistent relational practice that is respectful, responsive, strengths-based and protective of each child’s dignity, agency, culture and sense of belonging.

As Educational Leader, lead the design, implementation, documentation and evaluation of a child-centred recreation and leisure program that aligns with My Time, Our Place and reflects the strengths, interests, cultures, identities and capabilities of children.

Drive high-quality educational practice by guiding educators to observe, interpret, support and extend children’s participation, agency and learning, while establishing effective assessment and planning processes

Develop, implement, monitor and review risk‑minimisation systems covering supervision, arrivals and departures, excursions, transport, emergency and evacuation, incidents, medical conditions, medication, allergies, infectious illness, food safety, sun protection, digital safety and safe physical environments.

Ensure educator deployment and rosters meet regulated child-to-educator ratios, qualification requirements and the service’s supervision plan at all times.

Plan, monitor and in collaboration with College leadership evaluate indoor and outdoor environments so they are safe, inclusive, well‑maintained, developmentally appropriate and support diverse forms of play, leisure, learning and rest.

Lead daily workforce planning and deployment, including preparing rosters, relief arrangements and allocation of responsibilities

Identify capability and development needs, coordinate professional learning, provide regular feedback and support individual development plans in consultation with the Principal or delegate.

Develop respectful, reciprocal partnerships with families and provide regular, accessible information about the program, children’s participation, service operations and opportunities for involvement.

Develop, implement and review effective management systems, policies, procedures, risk controls, records and delegations that enable a quality, child‑safe and compliant service.

Maintain readiness for regulatory, funding and organisational requirements and ensure accurate statutory notifications, returns, records and reports are completed within required timeframes.

About you

Advanced Diploma or Diploma in OSHC or Children’s Services or relevant Degree or Early Childhood Education Qualification (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

Proven experience as a Centre Director or a senior leadership role

Knowledge of ACECQA guidelines

Demonstrated specialised knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, My Time, Our Place and contemporary OSHC practice

Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing age‑appropriate and curriculum‑aligned learning models

Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship‑building skills

Sound observation and reporting skills

Intermediate computer literacy skills, or proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word

Knowledge in business and financial acumen

Valid Working with Children Check, Protective Practices and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training, A First Aid and CPR Certificates

For details about St Mary’s College and a copy of the Position Information Document, please visit the School’s website at https://www.stmarys.sa.edu.au

The work pattern will be determined in discussion with the successful candidate.

Applications will close 9am Wednesday 14 October 2026.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Mr Chris Martin, Deputy Principal: Community, Standards and Wellbeing on 08 754

The School reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.

The successful applicant will be required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check, Protective Practices and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training, A First Aid and CPR Certificates as well as adhere to the School’s Child and Young Person Safe Environment Policy.