SM1 Senior Manager, Department OSHC Operations

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Department for Education in Adelaide is seeking the SM1 Senior Manager, Department OSHC Operations to lead the strategic implementation and oversight of out-of-school hours care services across South Australia. This 1.0 FTE role focuses on high-quality service delivery, compliance, and staff development within a government framework.

The Senior Manager will drive system-wide projects, ensure alignment with the National Education and Care Services Law and Regulations, and report to senior

Qualifications

• Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification in management or similar

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and accountable leadership for OSHC operations across the department.
• Lead system-wide project planning, operational oversight and staff development to ensure compliant, high-quality services.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships and align with legislation and department priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure outcomes across diverse school settings.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in management or similar

Job description

SM1 Senior Manager, Department OSHC Operations

Department for Education
Job reference: 862858
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why work with us

Everychild and young person deserves a great education.

We have astrategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and intothe future, one that in partnership with learners, students,parents and the wider South Australian community will build aworld-leading public education system. One that is equitable andprioritises learning and wellbeing.

Togetherwe will make our education system the best it can be.

When ourchildren and young people thrive, so do our communities and ourstate.

About the role

TheDepartment for Education (department) is planning to establish anddeliver out of school hours care (OSHC) services within governmentschools throughout South Australia. The program will have a strongfocus on providing high quality care for school-age children andtheir families.

TheSenior Manager, Department OSHC Operations is a senior leadershiprole accountable for the strategic implementation, direction,management, performance and outcomes of the department’s OSHCprogram. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the roleprovides authoritative advice and expert guidance, leadssystem-wide project planning and operational oversight, and ensuresalignment with legislative and regulatory requirements,departmental priorities and quality standards.

TheSenior Manager drives continuous improvement, fosters a culture ofaccountability manages complex stakeholder relationships, and leadsand develops staff to ensure consistent, compliant and high-qualityOSHC service delivery across diverse settings.
As arecognised subject matter expert, the Senior Manager will lead theimplementation of a departmental system of OSHC services, ensuringthe program complies with the National Education and Care ServicesLaw and Regulations and meets the needs of children and theirfamilies.

Qualifications

Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification in management or similar

Special conditions

Thesuccessful applicant is required to gain a Department for HumanServices (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to beingemployed which is required to be renewed every five years beforeexpiry.

Theincumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding toRisks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead(Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) coursewhich will be required to be updated every threeyears.

For allother Special Conditions please refer to the attached PositionDescription.

Remuneration

SM1$144,421 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)

Enquiries

Enquiriescan be directed to Nicole Cawley, Director, Out of School HoursCare, via tel: [phone] or email:[e-mail]

People ofAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional note

This is afull-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month termcontract.

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.