Permanent Assistant OSHC Director + Curriculum Education Support Officer
About Us
St Mary’s College is a Reception to Year 12 Catholic girls' school located in the heart of Adelaide. Established in 1869, we are proud to be South Australia’s oldest continuously operating school for girls. Rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition of ‘veritas’ truth, our values of Community, Justice and Growth guide a vibrant and inclusive learning environment.
Safeguarding Commitment - St Mary’s College is actively committed to fostering communities of safeguarding that recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children and young people. The College maintains zero tolerance for harm of any kind.
The Opportunity
St Mary’s College is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic education support professionals to join our vibrant College Community in 2026:
The Assistant Out of School Hours (OSHC) Director + Curriculum ESO will play a vital role in supporting the OSHC Director and working collaboratively with the wider OSHC team while also providing in-class support and assisting individual students and small groups within the Junior School.
The focus of this position is to deliver a high-quality, inclusive service that benefits children, families, and the broader St Mary’s College community.
The hours of this role may be negotiated with the successful candidate, however, an example of a roster of 32.5 hours per week may be as follows:
- Monday - 10:30am - 5:30pm
- Tuesday - 10:30am - 5:30pm
- Wednesday - 6:30am - 1:30pm
- Thursday - 6:30am - 1:30pm
- Friday - 6:30am - 1:30pm
During school holidays, the Assistant OSHC Director will work within the Vacation Care program which operates between 6:30am and 6:00pm.
Should the successful candidate wish to undertake this role as a standalone Assistant OSHC Director this can be negotiated.
Whether you are interested in a dedicated role within OSHC or wish to combine this with curriculum support responsibilities, we invite you to apply.
About You
We are seeking compassionate, proactive, and collaborative individuals who are genuinely committed to making a positive impact for students and the wider College community. You should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to create and maintain an inclusive and supportive environment. Flexibility is essential, as you will work closely with the OSHC Director and team to deliver programmes that meet the diverse needs of our students.
To be eligible for the Assistant Director - OSHC role, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Completed an Approved Diploma qualification (or higher) as listed by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority for SA or
- Be working towards an Approved Diploma qualification (or higher) and hold
- an approved certificate III level qualification
- have completed 50% of the units in an approved Diploma.
Application Process
Click here to view the Position Information Document (PID)
Applications for these positions should be addressed to:
Heidi Senior
Principal
St Mary’s College
Applications should be emailed to Human Resources Manager, Emily Semple at recruitment@stmarys.sa.edu.au
- Applications should include the following:
- Cover letter
- Current Resume including three (3) referees relevant to the position.
- Completed CESA Employment Declaration
Applications Close: 9:00 am Monday 23 February 2026 - Early submissions are encouraged, as interviews may occur before the close off date.
