Oshc Service Director

**Department**: Children's Services (OSHC & ELC)

**Type**: Full-time

**Posted**: 23 September 2024

**Closes**: 20 October 2024

**THE ROLE**

Are you an OSHC Educator looking for the next step in your career, or a current OSHC Director/Manager looking to make a difference at a non-for-profit organisation?

The Y is currently seeking an OSHC Service Director to join us at Stradbroke 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.

In this role, you will also undertake additional responsibilities and duties, working with your Regional Manager to support your wider Regional team.

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 full-time opportunity offering 38 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**
- ACECQA Qualification (Pre-Requisite)
- 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
- SMART Training
- Strong leadership experience to staff, including training, quality improvement, support, and maintaining the standards of service (Desirable)

**THE BENEFITS**
- The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services.
- Free access to YMCA South Australia’s recreation facilities.
- A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for career development.
- A supportive team of passionate and professional individuals.

**LIKE TO KNOW MORE?**

**HOW TO APPLY**

Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter

**Applications close 20 October 2024.**

**Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.**

**COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN**
- 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)

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people