Director of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) and Vacation Care

An Innovative Co-Educational Primary School of the Lutheran Church of Australia

Serving 700 students from ELC to Year 6

Immanuel Primary School is currently seeking an experienced and capable Director to lead its Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) and Vacation Care Service.  

Commencing Monday the 18th of January 2027, this permanent full-time role is classified as Children's Services Employee (CSE) Level 8 – Director under the Children’s Services Award ($90,000 - $105,000 - can be negotiated on appointment)

This is an exciting time to join our community, as we introduce a new OSHC and Vacation Care offering. The successful applicant will benefit from comprehensive policies and procedures created and provided prior to their appointment. With approximately 11 weeks to prepare before the service commences in April 2027, the Director will have a genuine opportunity to shape the service from the outset, including the chance to recruit their own team, and build the culture, programs, and systems around the needs of children and families, with strong support from the Senior Leadership Team.

This pivotal leadership role carries responsibility for the service’s personnel, educational programs, regulatory compliance, and daily operations. As Director, you will cultivate and lead a team of educators, fostering a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for children aged 5–12 that is deeply integrated with the School’s mission, vision, and core values.

As the Director, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the daily operation and longer term development of the OSHC and Vacation Care Service.

• Developing engaging, inclusive programs aligned with My Time, Our Place.

• Recruiting, rostering, supervising, coaching and developing educators and other staff.

• Maintaining compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and relevant South Australian requirements.

• Leading the Quality Improvement Plan and self assessment.

• Leading the assessment and rating of the service.

• Ensuring effective child safety, supervision, risk management, medical management and mandatory reporting practices.

• Managing enrolments, bookings, attendance, family accounts and Child Care Subsidy administration.

• Building constructive relationships with children, families, school staff, regulators and community organisations.

About you

You are an organised and approachable leader who combines sound judgement with strong operational skills. 

To be considered, you will need:

• A relevant degree or early childhood education qualification.

• An ACECQA approved qualification for working with children over preschool age.

• Current Senior First Aid and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care training.

• Experience working with groups of children aged 5–12.

• Experience leading or supervising a team in children’s services, education or a comparable setting.

• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, My Time, Our Place and South Australian child protection obligations.

• Practical experience with OSHC administration, including enrolments, attendance, bookings, fees and Child Care Subsidy systems.

• Experience with managing budgets and maintaining accurate records.

• A current South Australian Working with Children Check and any other required screening.

• A current driver’s licence.

• Experience establishing or growing a service, leading a Quality Improvement Plan, participating in assessment and rating, or working within a school community will be highly regarded.

Applications close on Monday 16th November at 4pm.