OSHC Director

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Retention incentive after 12 months

Professional learning & development

Job summary

Nailsworth Primary School is seeking an experienced OSHC Director to lead the before- and after-school program and vacation care, while building a valued connection with the school community. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on people, operations and quality—mentoring staff, engaging families and ensuring safe, inclusive experiences for children.

You will partner with the Principal and Governing Council to strengthen governance, plan improvements, and explore benefits to attract and

Qualifications

• Previous OSHC leadership experience required.
• Strong people management and team development.
• Knowledge of NQF, NQS and MTOP.
• Experience handling OSHC budgets and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop educators and support staff.
• Oversee day-to-day OSHC operations.
• Build relationships with children, families, and the school.
• Ensure regulatory and governance compliance.
• Manage staffing, rosters, budgets and payroll.
• Collaborate with Principal and Governing Council.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder management

Team development

Organisational skills

Child safety advocacy

Education

Advanced Diploma in OSHC

Diploma in Children's Services

Early Childhood Education qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll software

Job description

Role Overview

Nailsworth Primary School is looking for an experienced OSHC Director to take responsibility for its service and become a valued part of the school community.

This is a hands on leadership role where relationships are just as important as operations. You will support your team, connect with families, work alongside the school and make sure children have a safe, inclusive and engaging place to be before and after school and during vacation care.

You will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the service while also looking at the bigger picture. This includes developing your team, strengthening quality, maintaining strong compliance and finding practical ways to continually improve the experience for children and families.

With a strong connection to the local community, the service values children's voices, meaningful play and positive relationships. You will have the opportunity to build on this foundation, bring your own ideas and make a real contribution to the service and the school community around it.

We are committed to attracting and retaining an exceptional leader and are open to exploring a range of benefits and incentives for the right candidate. These may include convenient on-site car parking, a financial retention incentive following 12 months of successful employment, and opportunities for high quality and tailored professional learning and development.

About the Person

You will be an experienced OSHC professional who is confident stepping into a busy service and taking ownership from day one. You know how to manage people, oversee the operational side of a service and keep things moving when there are competing priorities.

You are organised and commercially aware, but you are also approachable, practical and comfortable being out amongst your team. You enjoy talking to people and, importantly, you enjoy working with children. You will get to know the educators, say hello to families, listen to what's happening on the ground and build relationships with the school. You understand that being a good Director isn't just about what happens on a spreadsheet or in a compliance report. It's about creating a place where children feel safe, included and excited to be, and where educators feel supported to do their best work.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor, support and develop a team of educators and support staff
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the OSHC service
• Build genuine relationships with children, families and the school community
• Be a visible, approachable and supportive presence within the service
• Support educators to deliver engaging, inclusive and play-based programs
• Drive the Quality Improvement Plan and ongoing quality improvement
• Ensure regulatory, compliance and governance requirements are met
• Manage staffing, rosters, budgets, payroll and operational priorities
• Work closely with the Principal, Governing Council and key stakeholders
• Foster a positive team culture where people feel supported and valued
• Identify practical opportunities to strengthen the service and children's experiences

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience as an OSHC Director, Centre Director or senior OSHC professional
• Strong people management and team development skills
• Sound understanding of the NQF, NQS and MTOP
• Experience managing the operational and financial aspects of an OSHC service
• Knowledge of CCS, budgets and payroll
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence working with children, families, educators and school leaders
• Strong organisation, reporting and problem-solving skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and relevant business systems
• Commitment to child safety, inclusion and community engagement

The essentials:

An Advanced Diploma or Diploma in OSHC or Children's Services, a relevant degree, an Early Childhood Education qualification, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent.

The successful applicant will also be required to hold or obtain all relevant clearances and certifications required for the role, including a Working with Children Check, First Aid and CPR certification, food handling certification (food safety supervision) and National Child Safety Training. We understand that some of these requirements may need to be completed or updated following appointment, and support can be provided to ensure all requirements are in place within the necessary timeframes.

For more information please contact Erinne Chung Gon on 0495 104 288.