OSHC Director

St Joseph's Memorial School; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) seeks an OSHC & Vacation Care Director to lead a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality care for up to 80 children across before, after school and holiday programs. You will work under the Principal to manage operations, staff records, budget, WHS and regulatory compliance.

You will model strong leadership, mentorship and reflective practice, drive program development with the My Time, Our Place framework, engage families, and coordinate planning for

Qualifications

• Experience leading OSHC/Vacation Care services.
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate programs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (CESA, NQF, legislation).
• Current RRHAN-EC and HLTAID012 certificates; WWCC"],
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Responsibilities

• Lead OSHC team and oversee service operations.
• Manage administrative records, budget, and WHS compliance.
• Prepare staff rosters to maintain child:staff ratios.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with Education and Care Regulations.
• Oversee development and evaluation of programs using My Time, Our Place framework.
• Support inclusion of children with additional needs.
• Drive continuous improvement toward National Quality Standards.
• Mentor staff and provide professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Program development

Regulatory compliance

WHS

First Aid

RRHAN-EC

Job description

As the OSHC & Vacation Care Director, you will lead and support a dedicated OSHC team in the day-to-day management of the service. Under the minimal direction of the Principal (or delegate), you are responsible for the efficient and effective management of an OSHC & Vacation Care service for less than 80 children. The service operates across Before School Care, After School Care, and Vacation Care Programs. This role plays a pivotal leadership role in staff leadership, program development and delivery, family engagement, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory and legislative requirements.

Key responsibilities

Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the OSHC team

Oversee the overall management, operation, and administration of the OSHC/Vacation Care service, including management of administrative and staff records, financial accountability, budget preparation and review, and WHS

Work in accordance with relevant legislation including Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011 SI 653), the Education and Care Services National Law Act, and the SA Education and Early Childhood Services (Registration and Standards) Act 2011

Conduct internal audits to prepare for external audit and ensure compliance with Education and Care National regulations

Oversee and lead staff to implement a recreation and leisure program based upon the My Time, Our Place Framework V2 and supervise the quality, development, implementation and evaluation of programs and routines

Work with all staff to observe, support and extend children's participation in the program including planning for and facilitating the inclusion of children with additional needs

Lead discussion on reflective practice and continuous improvement to achieve, maintain and/or exceed the National Quality Standard

Develop the capacity and capability of staff through appropriate and reasonable support and mentoring

Ensure the timely preparation, distribution, and supervision of staff rosters consistent with child:staff ratio requirements

Manage the purchase, provision, preparation, and storage of nutritious food as per the Healthy Eating Guidelines - Right Bite and within regulated hygiene standards

About you

Genuine passion for working with children and supporting positive outcomes for their learning, wellbeing, and development

Demonstrated experience working in a leadership capacity and managing staff in an OSHC and Vacation Care service

Demonstrated experience in overseeing the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate programs for children

Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills

Ability to supervise, mentor, and support staff in a positive and professional manner

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational and time management skills

High level demonstrated experience undertaking administrative, marketing, and financial management functions

High degree of autonomy, observation, initiative, and discretion to implement solutions

High level computer competency

Comprehensive knowledge of applicable CESA policies/procedures and legislative compliance requirements relating to WHS, Education and Care Services and Child Protection

Excellent team skills to lead, mentor, motivate, guide, support and participate

Ability to cope effectively and lead in an emergency and/or stressful situation

Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) certificate

Current Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012) certificate

Current and acceptable Working with Children Check (WWCC) and Catholic Clearance

Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards, and relevant education and care legislation

Commit to upholding and actively contributing to the Catholic ethos of the school

About us

Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) comprises over 100 schools, approximately 9,000 staff and more than 50,000 students across the Archdiocese of Adelaide and the Diocese of Port Pirie. Catholic schools and the Catholic Education Office (CEO) work in partnership with families, children, and young people to give life to the Living, Learning, Leading Framework and to successfully position CESA as the leading education system and an employer of choice. Catholic Education South Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. All CESA staff undergo screening to ensure they are fit to work with and protect children and young people.