Casual Childcare Roles – OSHC & ELC

YMCA of Perth; Perth; Sur place; AUD 49 593 - 70 257; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

15% ECEC Worker Retention Payment

Healthcare discounts

Refer a friend incentive ($500)

Work across multiple Perth metro andWA

Résumé du poste

The Y WA in Western Australia is seeking casual OSHC and ELC educators to join our community-focused teams in Perth and regional WA. Roles include before/after school and vacation care with opening/closing coverage, and lunchtime shifts across multiple sites.

We welcome qualified Educators or those starting their careers in children’s services. You’ll be part of an organisation that prioritises children over profit, with flexible shifts and supportive colleagues.

Qualifications

• Hold a Cert II or Cert III in OSHC or Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Possession of or willingness to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Police Certificate.
• Interest in kick-starting a career in children's services or education.

Responsabilités

• Support OSHC before/after school and holiday programs with primary school children.
• Assist in ELC settings, helping children grow socially and emotionally.
• Contribute to a caring, safe and engaging environment across services.

Connaissances

Flexibility

Communication

Childcare passion

Formation

Cert II in OSHC / Early Childhood

Cert III in OSHC / Early Childhood

Cert IV in OSHC or ECE/Teaching

Outils

First Aid Certification

Description du poste

We’re The Y WA (formerly YMCA WA), and we have a range of casual opportunities available – perfect for career kick‑starters, Assistant/Qualified Educators, and Room Leaders.

We have been contributing to our local Australian communities since 1851. We believe in the power of inspired young people, delivering health and wellbeing, childcare, education, youth, and community services to thousands of Australians every day. None of this would be possible without our unique Y People!

Is this you?

• You’re interested in casual flexible shifts (Mon to Fri)
• You’re seeking before & after school or vacation care opportunities which might fit in with your current life commitments, or;
• You like the idea of working in (one or a few of) our education leading Early Learning Centres (ELC) working opening, closing and/or lunchtime cover shifts.
• You’re a qualified Educator OR someone who is extremely interested in kicking off their career within the children services or education industry.
• You often wonder what it would be like to work for an organisation that really cares more about children than profit.

The awesome perks on offer

• If you’re a casual OSHC Assistant Educator or ELC Early Childhood Educator (unqualified), you’ll earn $37.57-$38.17+12% Super per hour
• If you’re a casual Cert II or Cert III OSHC Assistant Educator or ELC Assistant Early Childhood Educator, you’ll earn $36.96 to $45.17 + 12% Super per hour
• If you’re a casual OSHC Qualified Educator, ELC Early Childhood Educator (qualified) or ELC Room Leader. You’ll earn$47.67 to $51.38 + 12% Super per hour
• Immediate access to the 15% ECEC Worker Retention Payment
• Choose from services across Perth Metro (North, South, East & West) and regional WA (Albany, Manjimup, Bunbury, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Port Hedland, Newman, Broome).
• Negotiate your preferred shifts (full day/morning and/or afternoon shifts)
• Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
• Refer a friend incentive ($500)
• Work for a WA based Non‑For‑Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children

What you’ll be doing

Whether you join our Out‑Of‑School‑Hours Care (OSHC) or Early Learning Centre (ELC) teams, your days will be filled with connection, creativity, and care.

In OSHC

You’ll help create fun before‑school, after‑school, and holiday programs for primary school‑aged children, building strong relationships with kids and families.

In ELC

You’ll support little ones as they grows socially, emotionally, and academically, while working alongside a supportive team of educators.

Where you’ll be located

This is up to you! You could be working at one or more of our OSHC & ELC services, located across the Perth, WA metro area or regional services across WA. Please visit the links below to see all our current OSHC & ELC service locations:

You’ll be great in one of these roles if you…

• (for OSHC Qualified Educator applications) Hold a Cert IV (or Cert III – 30121) from a recognised institution in OSHC or a degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education/Teaching or equivalent
• (for ELC Early Childhood Educator (qualified)/Room Leader applications) Hold a degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent
• (for OSHC or ELC Assistant/Educator (cert qualified) applications) Hold a Cert II or Cert III in from a recognised institution in OSHC or Early Childhood Education or equivalent
• (for OSHC or ELC Assistant/Unqualified Educator applications) Have a natural desire to help children develop and learn while kick‑starting your career in the children services industry
• Love inspiring and engaging with children
• Can obtain a National Police Certificate and Working with Children Check
• Can obtain the necessary First Aid certifications

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ below and include your CV and a short cover letter (stating your preferred location, type of facility – ELC / OSHC and your preferred working days/times).

For the full job descriptions click on the PDF file on the attachment links below. Should you require any further information please email: [e-mail] or contact our recruitment team on [phone].

As this is an ongoing casual pool, we will review applications regularly and contact suitable candidates regarding current positions or when opportunities arise in line with your location/service/availability preferences stated in your cover letter.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

The Y WA kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies or third parties.