OSHC Assistant

Trinity Anglican School; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

Onsite gym and aquatic centre

Discounted staff children tuition

ASCA Retail & Hire Car Discounts

Job summary

TAS Early Learning is seeking an OSHC Assistant for the Kewarra Beach service. Casual hours support before and after school, with additional vacation care shifts.

You will help deliver play-based activities, create inclusive environments, and build warm relationships with children while partnering with families for each child’s learning journey. The role operates on school days with clear morning and afternoon windows, plus vacation care, and offers above award rates with superannuation.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented and friendly approach to working with children
• Strong communication with families and colleagues
• Ability to contribute to planning and evaluating a high-quality program
• Comfortable using basic office software and learning new systems
• Desire to support inclusive, safe, engaging environments for kids

Responsibilities

• Support play-based activities that inspire curiosity and wellbeing.
• Create inclusive, stimulating spaces for exploration and discovery.
• Build warm, nurturing relationships with children to foster belonging.
• Support partnerships with families to support each child’s learning journey.
• Collaborate with the OSHC team for smooth daily operations and a positive program culture

Skills

Team player

Warm and friendly

Communication

Centre of excellence

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services

Working towards related qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Empower children to explore, create and connect through engaging play-based experiences that make every OSHC session meaningful and memorable!

Casual hours - before and after school shifts (15 hours per week minimum, increased up to 38 hours per week for Vacation Care)

Opportunities available at our Kewarra Beach OSHC Service

Above Award Rates $39.18 to $49.82 per hour (dependent on experience) + 12.75% Superannuation

Why This Role Matters

As an OSHC Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the wellbeing and growth of primary aged children through before and after school programs. Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment, delivering high‑quality programs and experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, and positive development.

About TAS Early Learning

At TAS, we believe in creating a vibrant and supportive OSHC environment where primary‑aged children can explore and connect before and after the school day. Our program encourages curiosity through hands‑on, play‑based experiences, outdoor exploration, and opportunities for children to follow their own interests. As a service committed to high‑quality care, we provide a space where children feel safe, included, and confident to be themselves, and where educators are valued, supported, and empowered to make a positive impact in every session. Weenjoy working in acaring and connected community where every memberof our staffis valued for theirexpertiseand creativity.Together, we draw on our valuesof perseverance,integrity,compassionand curiosity tocreate a nurturing, community where staff and children can flourish.

About The Role

• Support Play‑Based Activities — Assist in delivering engaging, play based experiences that inspire curiosity and support children’s development and wellbeing.
• Create Inclusive Environments — Help set up and maintain inclusive, stimulating spaces that encourage exploration, creativity, and discovery.
• Build Positive Relationships — Foster warm, nurturing relationships with children to promote emotional safety, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging.
• Support Family Partnerships — Communicate respectfully with families, supporting positive partnerships that contribute to each child’s learning journey.
• Collaborate with the Team — Work closely with the OSHC team to ensure smooth daily operations, consistent supervision, and a positive, child centred program culture.

Our TAS OSHC Service is offered on all school days, including pupil-free days (closed public holidays and for 2 weeks over Christmas each year.)

• Before School Care operating hours are 7am to 8:30am
• After school Care operating hours are 3:00pm to 5:45pm

Vacation Care operates during school holidays and on pupil-free days. It combines excursions, theme-based days, specialty clubs and incursions.

• Vacation Care operating hours are 7:00am to 5:45pm

Here’s What’s On Offer

• A supportive, inclusive and passionate working environment
• Strong leadership, guidance and ongoing support
• High quality resources and facilities
• Discounted tuition fees for children of staff
• 12.75% superannuation
• ASCA Retail & Hire Car Discounts
• Onsite gym and aquatic centre

About You

• A team player who is warm and friendly person with a child nurturing disposition, motivated to contribute to our work towards a centre of excellence.
• A respectful communicator focused on building strong relationships
• Passionate about creating an inclusive, safe and engaging environment where all children feel respected, supported and able to participate
• Can assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a high-quality program, this includes contributing to the QIP.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and open to learning new systems

You Will Also Bring

• Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services (or similar qualification) or working towards attainment, or
• Working towards a certificate or tertiary qualification such as Education, Nursing etc.
• Experience in OSHC or Vacation care preferably in a school environment (preferred)
• Certificate - CPR
• Certificate - First Aid

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.