OSHC Assistant Director - Hewett Primary School OSHC

THE ROLE

YMCA SA is seeking an OSHC Assistant Director to join us at Hewett Primary School OSHC, located in Hewett and opening in January 2027! This is a part-time opportunity offering 25 hours per week. As our OSHC Assistant Director, reporting to and assisting the 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.

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.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

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

• Tertiary Qualification in Children’s Services (relevant field), or equivalent knowledge or experience (Highly desirable)

• HLTAID009 Provide CPR

• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in Education and Care

• Certificate of completion for “Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care” Masterclass Training

• Food Handling Training

• National Child Safety Training

• Sound knowledge of OSHC Quality Assurance and recognised School Age Care Framework

To view the full position description 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 175 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 casual entry to YMCA SA managed recreation centres, including the gym, group fitness, swimming and stadium sports, plus free entry for up to 5 people from your household when they visit with you (maximum 2 adults)

• YMCA SA Discounts – 20% off registered programs for you and your immediate family, such as swimming lessons, birthday parties, OSHC and Vacation Care, plus 20% off café food and merchandise

• Health and Wellbeing – Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support for you and your immediate family, 24/7, plus a free flu vaccination each year

• Career Growth Opportunities – Free, on-demand YLearn courses in leadership, wellbeing, workplace skills, and digital and AI, with ongoing opportunities for career and 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 Ashlea Freer on 0400 819 028 or ashlea.freer@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 30th 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.