OSHC Assistant Director - Hewett Primary School OSHC

YMCA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave top-up

Free recreation access

YMCA discounts

Health & wellbeing program

Career growth opportunities

Additional OSHC retention allowance

Job summary

YMCA South Australia is seeking an OSHC Assistant Director to join Hewett Primary School OSHC, opening January 2027. This part-time role (25 hours weekly) reports to the OSHC Service Director and leads a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care and development-focused programs for school-age children.

You will promote best practices, support staff development, ensure safety standards, and foster a positive, inclusive environment for children, families, and educators within a dynamic community

Qualifications

• Qualification in Children’s Services or equivalent, highly desirable
• First Aid in Education and Care certification
• Training in risk and safeguarding for education and care
• Knowledge of OSHC QA and School Age Care Framework

Responsibilities

• Lead and support our OSHC team to deliver high-quality programs
• Foster staff development and best practices in child care
• Ensure safety, wellbeing and positive experiences for children

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Child development focus

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Children’s Services (or equivalent)

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in Education and Care

Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care Masterclass

National Child Safety Training

Job description

OSHC Assistant Director - Hewett Primary School OSHC

Department: Children's Services (OSHC & ELC)

Type: Part-time

Posted: 6 November 2026

Closes: 30 November 2026

THE ROLE

YMCA SA is seeking an OSHC Assistant Director to join us at Hewett Primary School OSHC, located in Hewett and opening in January 2027! This is a part-time opportunity offering 25 hours per week. As our OSHC Assistant Director, reporting to and assisting the OSHC Service Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading our passionate and dedicated team to create a supportive work atmosphere and deliver outstanding programs that promote children's growth and development.

Your leadership and expertise will ensure that our care, recreation, and leisure programs are of the highest quality, providing children with the best possible experiences. You will inspire continuous learning and professional development among our educators, sharing information and knowledge on best practices, policy developments, and community changes.

As a motivated and customer-focused leader, you will go above and beyond to maintain the highest quality of service, placing a strong emphasis on the social, emotional, and interpersonal development of children.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:

Tertiary Qualification in Children’s Services (relevant field), or equivalent knowledge or experience (Highly desirable)

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in Education and Care

Certificate of completion for "Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care" Masterclass Training

National Child Safety Training

Sound knowledge of OSHC Quality Assurance and recognised School Age Care Framework

To view the full position description for this role, please visit our website at https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/get-involved/careers/find-a-job.

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 175 years. Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life - not only physical fitness and capabilities but also sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity, psychological health, resilience, social connectedness, lifelong learning and contribution back into the community.We are a leading provider of recreation, community, and children's services and we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.

THE BENEFITS

Paid Parental Leave Top-Up - From 1 January 2027, we top up government Parental Leave Pay to bring you closer to your usual pay, with 12 weeks for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers (eligibility criteria apply)

Free Access - Free casual entry to YMCA SA managed recreation centres, including the gym, group fitness, swimming and stadium sports, plus free entry for up to 5 people from your household when they visit with you (maximum 2 adults)

YMCA SA Discounts - 20% off registered programs for you and your immediate family, such as swimming lessons, birthday parties, OSHC and Vacation Care, plus 20% off cafe food and merchandise

Health and Wellbeing - Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support for you and your immediate family, 24/7, plus a free flu vaccination each year

Career Growth Opportunities - Free, on-demand YLearn courses in leadership, wellbeing, workplace skills, and digital and AI, with ongoing opportunities for career and skill development

Additional Allowance - Receive an additional hourly allowance on top of your base pay through our participation in the ECEC Worker Retention Payment Scheme

Applications close 30th of November 2026.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. This includes:

National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)

DHS Working with Children Check

International Criminal History Record Check (if worked overseas in the last 5 years)

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/who-we-are/safeguarding-children

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people.