Advanced Educator

The Y NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y NSW is seeking an Advanced Educator to join the OSHC team in Liverpool. You will lead daily programs, mentor staff, and partner with families to support children's wellbeing and development.

Join a collaborative team committed to safety, inclusivity, and high-quality learning experiences for before/after school and vacation care.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience in OSHC, childcare, or a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Leading and facilitating engaging educational and recreational experiences.
• Building positive relationships with children, families, schools, and colleagues.
• Supporting and mentoring educators within the team.
• Encouraging children's voice, choice, and independence.
• Assisting with program planning and documentation.
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Promoting active play, creativity, STEM activities, sports, arts, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Education/Children's Services qualification

Currently studying towards qualification

Job description

Inspire. Lead. Make a Difference.

Are you an experienced educator ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Advanced Educator to join our growing Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) team in Liverpool.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident professional who is committed to creating meaningful experiences for children, mentoring fellow educators, and helping to deliver high-quality programs that inspire learning, fun, and connection.

About The Role

As an Advanced Educator, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the service while providing engaging, child-focused experiences that promote wellbeing, inclusion, and development.

You will work collaboratively with the leadership team to create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment where children can thrive before school, after school, and during vacation care programs.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and facilitating engaging educational and recreational experiences
• Building positive relationships with children, families, schools, and colleagues
• Supporting and mentoring educators within the team
• Encouraging children's voice, choice, and independence
• Assisting with program planning and documentation
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment
• Promoting active play, creativity, STEM activities, sports, arts, and wellbeing initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working in OSHC, childcare, education, or a similar setting
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children and their development
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic team environment
• Reliable, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to work
• Flexible availability across before and after school care shifts

Essential Requirements

• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification
• Completion of Mandatory Child Protection Training
• Relevant qualification in Education, Children's Services, Community Services, or currently studying towards one
• Full Australian working rights

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Career progression and leadership development opportunities
• Ongoing professional learning and training
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day
• Work with a respected organisation that genuinely values its people

Child Safety Commitment

The safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of children are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding children and maintaining a child-safe environment through robust recruitment practices, ongoing training, risk management processes, and a culture that empowers children to feel safe, respected, and heard.

If you're an experienced educator ready to inspire young minds, lead by example, and contribute to an exceptional OSHC program in Liverpool, we'd love to hear from you.