St Mary's College is seeking an experienced and passionate leader to oversee our Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) service, including Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care programs. As Director, you will provide strategic, operational and educational leadership, ensuring a child-safe, inclusive and engaging environment for children and families. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading a high-quality OSHC service where children feel valued, supported and inspired to thrive.
Key responsibilities
Lead consistent relational practice that is respectful, responsive, strengths-based and protective of each child's dignity, agency, culture and sense of belonging.
As Educational Leader, lead the design, implementation, documentation and evaluation of a child-centred recreation and leisure program that aligns withMy Time, Our Placeand reflects the strengths, interests, cultures, identities and capabilities of children.
Drive high-quality educational practice by guiding educators to observe, interpret, support and extend children's participation, agency and learning, while establishing effective assessment and planning processes
Develop, implement, monitor and review risk-minimisation systems covering supervision, arrivals and departures, excursions, transport, emergency and evacuation, incidents, medical conditions, medication, allergies, infectious illness, food safety, sun protection, digital safety and safe physical environments.
Ensure educator deployment and rosters meet regulated child-to-educator ratios, qualification requirements and the service's supervision plan at all times.
Plan, monitor and in collaboration with College leadership evaluate indoor and outdoor environments so they are safe, inclusive, well-maintained,



developmentally appropriate and support diverse forms of play, leisure, learning and rest.
Lead daily workforce planning and deployment, including preparing rosters, relief arrangements and allocation of responsibilities
Identify capability and development needs, coordinate professional learning, provide regular feedback and support individual development plans in consultation with the Principal or delegate.
Develop respectful, reciprocal partnerships with families and provide regular, accessible information about the program, children's participation, service operations and opportunities for involvement.
Develop, implement and review effective management systems, policies, procedures, risk controls, records and delegations that enable a quality, child-protected and compliant service.
Maintain readiness for regulatory, funding and organisational requirements and ensure accurate statutory notifications, returns, records and reports are completed within required timeframes.

About you
Advanced Diploma or Diploma in OSHC or Children's Services or relevant Degree or Early Childhood Education Qualification (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
Proven experience as a Centre Director or a senior leadership role
Knowledge of ACECQA guidelines
Demonstrated specialised knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, My Time, Our Place and contemporary OSHC practice




Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing age-appropriate and curriculum-aligned learning models
Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills
Sound observation and reporting skills
Intermediate computer literacy skills, or proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word
Knowledge in business and financial acumen
Valid Working with Children Check, Protective Practices and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training, A First Aid and CPR Certificates

For details about St Mary's College and a copy of the Position Information Document , please visit the School's website at
To apply, please provide the following addressed to Mrs Heidi Senior, Principal
Resume
Covering letter addressing the key areas of responsibility.
Contact details of three referees, including your current Principal.

Applications must be submitted as a single PDF containing the covering letter, resume and referee details.
The work pattern will be determined in discussion with the successful candidate.
Applications will close9am Wednesday 14 October ****. Please do not email your applications. Please apply viaseek.com by clicking the Quick Apply button.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Mr Chris Martin, Deputy Principal: Community, Standards and Wellbeing on************
The School reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.
The successful applicant will be required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check, Protective Practices and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training, A First Aid and CPR Certificates as well as adhere to the School's Child and Young Person Safe Environment Policy.

📌 Director Out Of School Hours Care (Oshc) (Adelaide)
🏢 St Mary'S College
📍 Adelaide