THE ROLE

Are you an OSHC Educator looking for the next step in your career, or a current OSHC Director looking to make a difference at a non-for-profit organisation?

The Y is currently seeking an OSHC Service Director to join us at the newly-opened Star of the Sea School OSHC in Henley Beach. As our 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.

At the Y, we are committed to providing an exceptional level of care and education for children. 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 offering 33 hours per week.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:

- HLTAID009 Provide CPR
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
- Certificate of completion for “Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care” (RRHAN-EC) Training
- Food Handling
- Strong leadership experience to staff, including training, quality improvement, support,



and maintaining the standards of service (Desirable)

To view the position descriptions 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 170 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

- Free Access - Free access to YMCA SA managed recreation centres (pools, gyms, courts) and for immediate family when visiting together
- YMCA SA Discounts - 20% off programs, classes, café food, merch, and OSHC/Vacation Care services




- Health and Wellbeing - Access to free flu vaccinations and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support
- Career Growth Opportunities - A cultureof empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for learning and career/skill development
- Additional Allowance – Receive an additional allowance on top of your pay through our participation in the ECEC Worker Retention Payment Scheme

HOW TO APPLY For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ashlea Freer on [0400 819 028](tel:0400 819 028) or [email protected]. Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter via Apply Now! You must address the key selection criteria in your application. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Applications close 30th September 2026.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be secure, 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.

📌 OSHC Service Director - Star of the Sea School OSHC (Henley Beach)
🏢 YMCA of South Australia
📍 Henley Beach