Director Out of School Hours Care in Adelaide

St Mary's College is the oldest continuously operating girls' school in South Australia. A Reception to Year 12 Catholic Dominican College in the heart of Adelaide, we provide a nurturing, purpose-driven education where every student is seen and supported to grow into their full potential. While we are steeped in tradition, we are not traditional. We understand the challenges and opportunities facing girls today and intentionally design learning environments that empower students to find their voice - and to use it. Girls at St Mary's are encouraged to become confident and courageous learners - unafraid to lead, challenge norms, and speak up for what matters.

About the role

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. The Role is offered on a permanent part time basis at 0.64 FTE, including 2.25 hours of planning time each day. 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 with My Time, Our Place and 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‑safe 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.

The work pattern will be determined in discussion with the successful candidate. Applications will close 9am Wednesday 14 October 2026. For a confidential discussion, please contact Mr Chris Martin, Deputy Principal: Community, Standards and Wellbeing.

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.