OOSH Assistant Educator - Sutton

Ymcacanberra; Sutton Forest; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workers Retention Grant

Health & Wellbeing Support

Employee Perks & Discounts

Paid Onboarding & Training

Salary Packaging Benefits

Job summary

Y Canberra Region is seeking an OOSH Assistant Educator to help create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for primary school aged children. You’ll work with the Coordinator and fellow educators to support activities, supervise children and build strong relationships with families.

Ideal candidates are passionate about working with children and families, bring energy and a team-oriented attitude, and are committed to child safety.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and families.
• Willingness to obtain required certifications (WWCC NSW, Food Safe, First Aid/CPR, Asthma/Anaphylaxis).
• Complete mandatory organisational online training and Geccko safety courses as needed.
• Keep NSW Keeping Children and Young People Safe training up to date.

Responsibilities

• Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for primary school aged children.
• Support fun activities and actively supervise children.
• Build positive relationships with families and work with coordinators and other educators.

Skills

Passion for children

Energy and enthusiasm

Experience with children

Child safety commitment

Job description

As an OOSH Assistant Educator with the Y Canberra Region, you’ll help create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for primary school aged children. 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:
• 6:45am – 9:30am
• 2:30pm – 6:00pm
• 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.
• Employee Perks & Discounts – Access exclusive rewards through Y Thanks, plus 20% off Y Canberra Region services, including childcare fees and accommodation.
• Paid Onboarding & Training – Start strong with fully paid training from day one.
• Salary Packaging Benefits - Salary packaging available from 16 November 2026 - up to $15,899 per FBT year, plus an additional $2,650 for Meals and Entertainment.

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. The safety, health, and wellbeing of our participants is our paramount consideration in all decisions, actions, and practices within Y Canberra Region’s services.

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 Friday, November 20, 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.