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 OSHC Service Directors to lead our teams located in the Northern, Gawler and Barossa regions! We are seeking Directors to join us at the following locations:

- Riverbanks College B-12 OSHC - 32 hours per week

- Endeavour College OSHC - 31 hours per week

- Freeling P-6 School OSHC - 36 hours per week (Opening 11 January 2027)

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 career 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.

REQUIREMENTS

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

- Experience in an OSHC setting, or equivalent (Required)

- 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 Certification

- National Child Safety Training (Foundation and Advanced, as required by Dept. of Education)





- Tertiary Qualification in Children’s Services (or relevant field) (Desirable)

- 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

- Paid Parental Leave Top-Up – From 1 January 2027, we top up government Parental Leave Pay to bring you closer to your usual pay, with 12 weeks for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers (eligibility criteria apply).

- 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 culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for learning and career/skill development

- Additional Allowance – Receive an additional hourly allowance on top of your base pay through our participation in the ECEC Worker Retention Payment Scheme

HOW TO APPLY

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Tabitha Norris at 04•• ••• 081 or ••••@ymcasa.org.au.

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 23rd of November 2026.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, 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 Directors - North, Gawler and Barossa Region
🏢 YMCA of South Australia
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