Casual OSHC Educator: Safe, Fun After‑School Learning

YMCA Queensland; Wattle Range Council; Hybrid; AUD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Flexible hours: 6:00–9:00 & 14:00–18:0

Career coaching & progression

Job summary

The YMCA Queensland is hiring casual Educators to join the Outside School Hours Care team, promoting children’s wellbeing and confidence before school, after school, and during holidays. You’ll help create a safe, fun, inclusive space and run hands-on activities that support social learning.

Ideal candidates hold or study a Cert III or Diploma in Children’s Services and have First Aid/CPR and a Paid Blue Card, or are willing to obtain them.

Qualifications

• Hold or studying towards a Cert III or Diploma in Children’s Services, School Age Education and Care or similar
• A great sense of fun, energy and creativity
• A strong sense of responsibility and commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all children
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• A valid Paid Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage children in Before & After School sessions
• Run or assist with a variety of hands‑on activities during Vacation Care
• Create a welcoming and inclusive space where all children feel safe, supported and inspired to grow
• Promote children’s wellbeing, confidence, and friendships through play

Skills

Energetic & creative

First Aid & CPR

Inclusive environment

Paid Blue Card

Education

Cert III or Diploma in Children’s Services

Job description

The YMCA Queensland is hiring casual Educators to join the Outside School Hours Care team, promoting children’s wellbeing and confidence before school, after school, and during holidays. You’ll help create a safe, fun, inclusive space and run hands-on activities that support social learning.

Ideal candidates hold or study a Cert III or Diploma in Children’s Services and have First Aid/CPR and a Paid Blue Card, or are willing to obtain them.