OSHC Assistant Director - Modbury West School

Modbury West School; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Professional learning and leadership开发

Meaningful difference in children’s Ls

Job summary

Modbury West School OSHC is seeking an enthusiastic OSHC Assistant Director to support the daily operations of our Outside School Hours Care service, working closely with the Director to lead a safe, inclusive and engaging program for children and families.

This leadership role focuses on high-quality care, strong relationships, and collaboration with staff and the wider community, with responsibilities spanning program development, compliance and administrative support.

Qualifications

• Experience in Outside School Hours Care, education and care, or children’s services environment.
• Ability to lead a team in a busy, dynamic setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sound organisational and time management skills.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to high-quality care and education for children.
• Understanding of child-safe practices, inclusion and family engagement.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in the daily operation of the OSHC service
• Assist with planning, implementation and evaluation of engaging, inclusive and developmentally appropriate programs for school-age children
• Contribute to a positive, safe and welcoming environment for children, families and staff
• Supervise and support educators to ensure quality practice and professional standards are maintained
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, school staff and the wider community
• Assist with administrative tasks including enrolments, attendance records, rosters, communications and compliance documentation
• Support the service to meet all legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements
• Contribute to quality improvement processes aligned with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and My Time, Our Place
• Act in the Director’s role as required, including leading the service in their absence
• Promote child safety, inclusion, wellbeing and positive behaviour support practices

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Education

School Age Education and Care qualification or equivalent

Job description

OSHC Assistant Director - Modbury West School

We are seeking an enthusiastic OSHC Assistant Director to support the daily operations of our Outside School Hours Care service. Working closely with the Director, you will help lead a high-quality program that is safe, inclusive, engaging and responsive to the needs of children and families.

Join the welcoming and collaborative team at Modbury West School OSHC as our Assistant Director. Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment where children can connect, explore and thrive. This exciting leadership opportunity is ideal for a passionate educator who values strong relationships, creativity and making a positive difference in children's lives every day.

Key responsibilities

Support the Director in the daily operation of the OSHC service

Assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of engaging, inclusive and developmentally appropriate programs for school-age children

Contribute to a positive, safe and welcoming environment for children, families and staff

Supervise and support educators to ensure quality practice and professional standards are maintained

Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, school staff and the wider community

Assist with administrative tasks including enrolments, attendance records, rosters, communications and compliance documentation

Support the service to meet all legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements

Contribute to quality improvement processes aligned with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and My Time, Our Place

Act in the Director’s role as required, including leading the service in their absence

Promote child safety, inclusion, wellbeing and positive behaviour support practices

About you

Experience working in an Outside School Hours Care, education and care, or children’s services environment

Demonstrated ability to support or lead a team in a busy and dynamic setting

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Sound organisational and time management skills

A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving

A commitment to providing high-quality care and education for children

Understanding of child-safe practices, inclusion and family engagement

Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and quality standards

An approved qualification in School Age Education and Care, Children’s Services, Early Childhood Education and Care, or similar, as recognised under the Education and Care Services National Regulations

Current Working With Children Check

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training, or willingness to obtain

Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) certificate (or equivalent as applicable)

Current Child Safe Environments training, if required

Valid Responding to Emergencies or other mandatory compliance training, where applicable

Availability to work across before school care, after school care and vacation care programs

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional learning and leadership development
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families
• A rewarding role within a community-focused service
• [Insert any additional benefits, such as wellbeing initiatives, salary packaging, school holiday work options, or flexible arrangements]

Child safety commitment

We are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children and young people are safe, respected and valued. All staff are expected to uphold child-safe principles and contribute to a culture of safety, inclusion and wellbeing.