Casual OSHC Assistant Educators - All Locations

The Y Australia; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing Support

Career Growth & Training

Paid Onboarding & Training

Staff Discounts

Retention Grants

Job summary

The Y Canberra Region is seeking a Casual OSHC Assistant Educator to support safe, engaging activities for primary school children across 12 ACT locations and boarding NSW locations. You will collaborate with the Coordinator and fellow educators to supervise children and foster positive relationships with families.

Ideal candidates bring passion for working with children, a team attitude, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with children and families.
• Willingness to obtain required clearances and certifications.
• Ability to work across ACT & NSW locations.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for primary school children across ACT locations.
• Support fun activities and supervise children in a positive, caring manner.
• Build strong relationships with families and coordinate with the Educator team.
• Work with coordinators and other educators to maintain safety standards.

Skills

Genuine passion for children

Teamwork mindset

Experience with children

Commitment to child safety

Education

WWVP clearance (ACT)

WWCC (NSW)

Food Safety certificate

First Aid & CPR

Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification

Geccko Foundations Training 1 & 2

Geccko Advanced Training 3 & 4

Keeping Children Safe training (ACT)

Job description

Casual OSHC Assistant Educators - All Locations

As a casual OSHC/OOSH Assistant Educator with the Y Canberra Region, you’ll help create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for primary school aged children across our 12 locations in the ACT & boarding NSW locations. Working alongside the Coordinator and fellow educators, you’ll support fun activities, actively supervise children and build positive relationships with families.

What You'll Bring

• A genuine passion for working with children and families.


• Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive, team-focused attitude.


• Experience working or volunteering with children.


• A strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

Availability to work split shifts:

• Current Working with vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance (ACT), or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.


• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance (NSW), or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.


• Do Food Safely certificate, or willingness to obtain.


• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.


• Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification, or willingness to obtain.


• Y Mandatory Internal Training - completion of all required organisational online learning modules prior to commencement.


• Geccko - Foundations of Child Safety Training Courses 1 & 2, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.


• Geccko - Advanced Child Safety Training Courses 3 & 4, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.


• ACT Government - Keeping Children and Young People Safe training or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.

Why Join The Y?

• Workers Retention Grant - We are a proud participant in the Workers Retention Grant, supporting employment stability and growth within our sector.


• Health & Wellbeing Support — Enjoy free flu shots and 24/7 access to confidential counselling for you and your immediate family through Telus Health Global.


• Career Growth — Advance with industry-leading training, including Child Safeguarding certifications.


• Employee Perks & Discounts — Access exclusive rewards through Y Thanks.


• Paid Onboarding & Training — Start strong with fully paid training from day one.


• Medibank Corporate Health Cover — Get a 9% discount on your health insurance.


• Beny - Get access to exclusive perks and insights Made to enhance physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The Y Canberra Region has a commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable people first and foremost in all of our programs and activities. We have extensive Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy and Procedures which help us to continually embed a safe culture. The safety, health, and wellbeing of our participants is our paramount consideration in all decisions, actions, and practices within Y Canberra Region’s services. To find out more please visit: Safeguarding-Policy-2020-1.pdf

Candidates must have the legal right to work in Australia without sponsorship.
Pre-employment checks include:
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
International Police Check (If Applicable)
Two verbal reference checks - At least one referee must be your manager or supervisor from your most recent role
Applications close on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM, unless a suitable candidate is found earlier.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.