Inspire, Lead, and Make a Difference
OSHC Director – Trinity Gardens School
Location: Trinity Gardens, Adelaide, SA
Position: Full Time – 38 hours per week

Are you ready to lead a passionate team, create a nurturing space for children to thrive, and shape the future of a vibrant community? Trinity Gardens School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic OSHC Director to guide our high-quality service, recently rated as Meeting all National Quality Standards by the Education Standards Board.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to lead with purpose, creativity, and heart.

Why Join Us?

As Director, you’ll play a vital role in fostering a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment for children from Early Learning to Year 6. You’ll be backed by a collaborative school leadership team and a strong community that values connection, excellence, and wellbeing.

You’ll enjoy autonomy in your leadership, the opportunity to innovate, and the satisfaction of seeing your work make a real difference.

Trinity Gardens OSHC is licensed for 135 children and offers Before School Care, After School Care, Vacation Care, and administration hours across Monday to Friday. This full-time position will commence as soon as practicable, with a supportive handover provided to set you up for success.

Your Impact – Key Responsibilities

As OSHC Director, you will:

Build authentic, respectful relationships with children, families, staff, and the wider school community.

Create a welcoming, safe, and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow.

Lead and support the development and implementation of educational programs, in partnership with the Assistant Director/Educational Leader and OSHC team.

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the service with confidence, compassion, and professionalism.

Collaborate closely with School Leadership, the OSHC Advisory Committee, and Governing Council.

Ensure full compliance with all regulatory frameworks including National Quality Standards, Child Care Subsidy requirements, and Family Law legislation.

Manage key service functions including medication protocols, staff onboarding, payroll, and rostering.

Enjoy the freedom to bring your creativity and vision to life in meaningful, engaging experiences for children.

What You Bring – Essential Criteria

A minimum of 2 years’ leadership experience in a children’s service or similar role.

Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills.

Strong administrative and operational skills, including financial and CCS (Child Care Subsidy) management.

Relevant qualifications, including a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or a Bachelor of Education (or equivalent as recognised by ACECQA).

Current HLTAID012 First Aid, including asthma and anaphylaxis.

Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Completion of Responding to Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC).

Willingness to attend out-of-hours meetings, training, and service events (conditions as per award/enterprise agreement).

Knowledge of Protective Practices for staff working with children and young people.

A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the My Time, Our Place learning framework.

Food Safety Training certification.

Ready to Apply?

To apply, please submit:

A cover letter outlining your relevant experience, your motivation for applying, and what you would bring to the role.

Your resume, including contact details for two current professional referees.

Copies of all relevant qualifications and certificates.

For further information and a copy of the Job Description and Personal Specification please contact [email protected].

All applications must be received by 5.00pm Monday 19th May 2025