Outside School Hours Care Director – Full Time Fixed Term

Redeemer Lutheran College is seeking an experienced Outside School Hours Care Director to take on this full-time fixed term position, commencing as soon as possible and concluding April 2027, with the possibility of an extension.

The OSHC Director is a part of a team of professionals, whose role is to nurture, strengthen, guide and encourage the educators working within the service. It is expected that the incumbent will conduct their work in an atmosphere of Christian service in support of the ethos of Redeemer Lutheran College (the college) and Lutheran Education Queensland (LEQ). All LEQ service leaders are expected to support each other in this expanding area and develop a team spirit of cooperation and collaboration.

Redeemer is a co-educational Christian school owned and operated by the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District. As a school of the church, it holds that its fundamental role is to offer its students a sound and integrated education within the Christian tradition. Redeemer's motto is: Our Hope is in Christ.

The College is situated in Rochedale on Brisbane's south side, about 20km from the CBD, about 55km from the Gold Coast, and is easily accessible by the Pacific Highway and the Gateway Motorway.

For further information about Redeemer Lutheran College please visit: www.redeemer.com.au

About the role:

The work involves the day-to-day operation and oversight of the service, to ensure a quality program is offered, partnerships with community are developed and maintained, enrolments are high, and all physical environments, facilities, programs and materials are monitored whilst appropriate professional behaviour is also modelled.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum two years’ experience working in an OSHC, school, and/or childcare setting, including experience in a leadership or mentorship position.
• Experience working with the National Quality Standards and My Time, Our Place documents.
• Interest in leading and mentoring other educators.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of WH&S requirements within an OSHC setting.
• Attention to detail, especially when creating and formatting digital documentation.
• Sense of imagination, fun and creativity, with a genuine love for working with young people and supporting their growth.
• The ability to work unsupervised.
• Support the Christian Ethos of the College.

Applications should be addressed to Mrs Jackie McComb, Business Manager, and submitted as one combined PDF file via email to jobs@redeemer.com.au before 4:00pm on Friday, 27 February 2026. The PDF File should in the following order include:

• letter of application (one page) ensuring reference is made to appropriate abilities and skills to meet the requirements of the position;
• curriculum vitae (three pages maximum);
• the name, organisation, position, contact phone numbers of three referees, at least two of whom can speak to your current professional practice;
• Working with Children Status – Blue Card.

Your response should address the following selection criteria:

• SC1: Demonstrated ability to lead an OSHC service in line with legislation, policy, and quality standards, ensuring effective operations, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• SC2: Proven capability to prioritise children’s safety and wellbeing through robust supervision, proactive risk management, accurate reporting, and restorative practices.
• SC3: Ability to design and deliver a balanced, inclusive OSHC program responsive to local community needs, while fostering strong relationships with children, families, staff, and the wider community.
• SC4: Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication capabilities, with strong interpersonal skills to develop supportive and responsive relationships with educators, children, families, and other stakeholders.

Redeemer Lutheran College is committed to the wellbeing and safety of students in it care. Blue Card legislation states a “No Card, No Start” policy. This means that paid employees must hold a current Paid Blue Card/Exemption Card or be issued with a Paid Blue Card/Exemption Card before they can commence work. Candidates may wish to consider how their Blue Card status will affect their suitably for this position as a Blue Card/Exemption Card is an inherent requirement of the role, prior to a state date. For more information on Blue Card/Exemption Cards, please go to the Blue Card Services website.

Applications must be received electronically via jobs@redeemer.com.au indicated above and not posted or hand delivered to the College. Any applications received by means other than the advertised email address will not be considered.

The College reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications.

Redeemer Lutheran College is committed to child safety. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful applicants must comply with the College’s Child Protection Program.