Early Child/OSHC ESO5 - OSHC

Antonio Catholic School; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Antonio Catholic School Morphett Vale seeks a passionate OSHC & Vacation Care Director to lead the service for under 80 children, overseeing day-to-day operations, staffing, and budgets while ensuring a safe, engaging environment before school, after school and during vacation care.

You will build partnerships with families, mentor educators and uphold the Catholic ethos, ensuring inclusion and wellbeing for every child.

Qualifications

• Experience leading OSHC and Vacation Care services.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage administration, budgets, rosters and compliance.
• Knowledge of National Quality Framework, My Time Our Place and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the OSHC and Vacation Care service, including staffing and budgets.
• Design and evaluate engaging recreation programs aligned with required standards.
• Create an inclusive environment focused on wellbeing and participation.
• Mentor educators and foster a collaborative, growth-focused team culture.
• Maintain compliance with legislation, safety, ratios, risk management and audits.
• Build strong partnerships with children, families, staff and professionals.

Education

ACECQA Tier 2 qualification

Diploma or degree in Children’s Services / Education

Job description

Antonio Catholic School is seeking a passionate and experienced OSHC & Vacation Care Director to lead our service in Morphett Vale. Reporting to the Principal, you will have the autonomy to manage the effective day-to-day operation of a service for fewer than 80 children while creating a safe, engaging and inclusive environment before school, after school and during vacation care.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference: supporting children’s wellbeing and development, building strong partnerships with families and leading a capable, collaborative team. You will help bring our belief that everyone matters…and matters absolutelyto life each day.

Service operating hours

• OSHC:Monday to Friday, 6:30 am–8:30 am and 3:05 pm–6:30 pm
• Vacation Care:Monday to Friday, 6:30 am–6:30 pm

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the overall management, operation and administration of the OSHC and Vacation Care service, including staffing, records, budgets and financial accountability.
• Designing, implementing and evaluating engaging recreation and leisure programs aligned withMy Time, Our PlaceV2 and the National Quality Standard.
• Creating an inclusive environment that supports each child’s participation, wellbeing and individual needs.
• Mentoring, developing and supporting educators while building a collaborative, growth-focused team culture.
• Maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, safeguarding, workplace health and safety, child–staff ratios, risk management and audit requirements.
• Building strong, respectful partnerships with children, families, school staff and support professionals.

About You

We are looking for an approachable and capable leader who:

• Has demonstrated experience leading staff and managing an OSHC and Vacation Care service.
• Brings excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and time-management skills.
• Can confidently manage administration, budgets, rosters, compliance and unexpected situations.
• Understands the National Quality Framework,My Time, Our Place, child protection obligations and relevant workplace health and safety requirements.
• Is committed to inclusive practice, positive relationships and developmentally appropriate programs for children.
• Will uphold and actively contribute to the Catholic ethos of Antonio Catholic School.

Role requirements include:

• An ACECQA-approved qualification at Tier 2 or above if included in centre ratios; otherwise, a relevant tertiary qualification equivalent to two years of full-time study or demonstrated equivalent competencies.
• A current acceptable Working with Children Check and screening clearance for Catholic Education South Australia.
• Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect in Education and Care Settings certification.
• Approved first aid qualifications that meet school and OSHC service requirements.

For full details, please refer to the Position Description.

Why Us?

At Antonio Catholic School, everyone matters — and matters absolutely. We are a warm, vibrant learning community where children, families and staff are known, valued and supported. Our OSHC and Vacation Care program is an important part of school life, offering children a place to connect, explore, learn and belong beyond the classroom.

• Make a visible, positive impact in the lives of children and families.
• Lead with autonomy while working in partnership with the Principal and wider school community.
• Shape a high-quality service grounded in inclusion, safety, creativity and strong relationships.
• Join a community with high expectations, a collaborative spirit and a genuine commitment to wellbeing.

About Antonio Catholic School

Antonio Catholic School is a Catholic learning community in Morphett Vale. Inspired by our conviction thateveryone matters…and matters absolutely, we foster a culture of belonging, care and growth. We value the unique gifts of every child and seek staff who will help our young people thrive as capable learners and leaders for the world God desires.

Catholic Education South Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements apply.