OSHC and Vacation Care Assistant Director

St Thomas More School is excited to welcome a passionate Assistant Director to join our vibrant leadership team and service. This is a pivotal opportunity to work closely with our Director, providing consistent guidance, support, and inspiration to a growing team of dedicated educators.

We're looking for someone who brings not only experience and enthusiasm, but also a deep sense of stability and long-term commitment. Your leadership will help foster a collaborative, nurturing environment where both children and staff thrive. If you're driven to make a lasting impact in the lives of young learners and flourish in a team-focused setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Come and be part of a community that values connection, growth, and purpose—where your contribution truly matters.

Role Details –

• Commencement Date: ASAP
• 30 hours per week, 48 working weeks per year and 4 weeks annual leave
• Rostered for Before & After School Care sessions and administrative duties
• Under the moderate direction of the Principal, Head of Campus and OSHC Director, the Outside School Hours & Vacation Care Assistant Director (OSHC AD) is responsible for coordinating the activities of OSHC & Vacation Care staff and programs on a day-to-day basis.
• The OSHC & Vacation Care Assistant Director will have full knowledge of the Education and Early Childhood Service, Registrations and Standards Board regulations for OSHC Services to support the Director in ensuring the centre complies with the regulations of the Statutory Authority in all practices and policies of the St Thomas More OSHC and Vacation Care Service.
• In the Director's absence, the OSHC & Vacation Care Assistant Director is to be trained and practiced in all elements of the centre to maintain seamless service to our students and families.

Please read the Position Information Document for full details of the role's responsibilities.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will have experience and passion for working with young people in growth-focused, positive and professional ways:

• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with children.
• Experience working with children with additional needs
• Ability to implement positive and supportive behaviour management practices and be a good role model for students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to develop a strong positive rapport with students, staff, and parents/caregivers and foster effective professional relationships.
• High-level organisational and time management skills.
• Willingness to uphold the culture and ethos of Catholic schools
• An active commitment to ongoing professional learning and development

You will have:

• Approved ACECQA Diploma level qualification. (List of approved qualifications at: )
• Approved Responding to Risks of Harm Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) certificate.
• Current Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012) certificate
• Current acceptable Department of Human Services (DHS) Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Food Safety training

Additional Information

• Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date.

The successful candidates will be required to undergo our screening process, which includes a Working with Children Check, E-Screen, Applicant Declaration Form, First Aid Certificate and RRHAN.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information.

How to Apply

Applications Close: Monday, 23rd October at 10:00am

Assistant Director role, write to the criteria for the Director role only. In your cover letter indicate you wish to be considered for both roles. It is not necessary to write separate applications for both jobs.

Please submit your application via email in one (1) PDF document containing the following:

• Completed CESA Declaration Form
• Cover letter (max 1 page)
• Response to the Position Information Document: Share a summary of your skills and experience addressing the Duty Statement section. (max 2 pages)
• Resume including 3 current referees with business and mobile phone numbers
• Include a copy of your Working with Children Check, Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse & Neglect full day and update training, and First Aid certificates or indicate your willingness to undertake this training prior to commencement

Direct Applications to:  The Principal

Attention of:  Belinda Bennett

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