OSHC Assistant Director - McLaren Vale Primary School OSHC

YMCA Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free recreation centre access for you

Participation in ECEC Worker Retention

Discounts on programs and services

Free flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

YMCA South Australia seeks an OSHC Assistant Director for the McLaren Vale site to lead a passionate team and deliver outstanding programs that promote children’s growth and development.

Reporting to the OSHC Service Director, you will champion learning, implement best practices, and ensure high-quality care while maintaining a strong focus on social and emotional development. This is a part-time role with 32 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Children’s Services or equivalent knowledge.
• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in Education and Care.
• Certificate for Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care Masterclass.
• National Child Safety Training.
• Knowledge of OSHC Quality Assurance and School Age Care Framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the OSHC team to deliver high-quality programs.
• Promote children’s social, emotional and interpersonal development.
• Support ongoing learning and professional development for educators.
• Ensure safeguarding and compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

First Aid & Care

Safeguarding training

Policy knowledge

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Children’s Services

Tools

OSHC Quality Assurance

Job description

OSHC Assistant Director - McLaren Vale Primary School OSHC

Department: Children's Services (OSHC & ELC)

Type: Part-time

Posted: 3 September 2026

Closes: 2 October 2026

THE ROLE

YMCA SA is seeking an OSHC Assistant Director to join us at our OSHC site in McLaren Vale, opening on the 12th of October 2026. 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. The role is a part-time opportunity, with 32 hours per week on offer (negotiable).

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
• 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

• The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services
• Free access to YMCA SA managed recreation centres (pools, gyms, courts) and for immediate family when visiting together*
• Additional allowance on top of your pay through our participation in the ECEC Worker Retention Payment scheme
• Enjoy 20% off discounts - programs, classes, café food, merch, and OSHC/Vacation Care services*
• Access to free flu vaccinations and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for learning and career/skill development
• Join a passionate team of professional individuals that work to inspire the community
• *Terms and Conditions apply

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.