Department: Children's Services (OSHC & ELC)
Type: Part-time
Posted: 21 August 2025
Closes: 26 September 2025
YOU MIGHT BE MORE QUALIFIED THAN YOU THINK
Diplomas and Degrees in Youth Work, Social Work, Allied Health, Health, Sport and Recreation, Creative Arts, Psychology, Behavioural and Social Sciences, Disability, Community Services and Leisure and Health, or two years completed of a four year Teaching degree are accepted.
Check the ACECQA website to see if your qualification is eligible:
https://www.acecqa.gov.au/site...
Even if you're not ACECQA qualified, if you have experience leading a team, managing people and handling rosters, and you are capable and ready to take on responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.
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 an OSHC Service Director to join us at Riverdale Primary School OSHC! 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 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.
The role is a part-time opportunity offering 34 hours per week.
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. With 1000 employees (and growing), 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.
Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life. Not only their physical fitness and capabilities, but also their sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity; psychological health; resilience; social connectedness; lifelong learning; and their own contribution back into the community. All the elements that together constitute a full, healthy, productive and satisfying life.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:
- ACECQA Qualification (negotiable for highly capable and experienced applicants)
- 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
- Strong leadership experience to staff, including training, quality improvement, support, and maintaining the standards of service (Desirable)
To check if your qualification is ACECQA-NQF approved, please visit their website at https://www.acecqa.gov.au/qual....
THE BENEFITS
- The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services.
- Free access to YMCA SA managed recreation centres (pools, gyms, courts) and for immediate family when visiting together*
- Above-award pay through our participation in the ECEC Worker Retention Payment scheme for eligible early childhood staff
- Enjoy 20% off discounts - programs, classes, café food, merch, and OSHC/Vacation Care services*
- Access to free flu vaccinations and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for learning and career/skill development.
- Join a passionate team of professional individuals that work to inspire the community.
- Terms and Conditions apply
LIKE TO KNOW MORE?
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Erinne Chung Gon on 0428 924 835 or email erinne.chungon@ymcasa.org.au.
HOW TO APPLY
Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter
You must address the key selection criteria in your application.
Applications close 26th September 2025.
Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
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)
https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/who...
YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people