OSHC Assistant Educator - Kaleen

Ymcacanberra; Australian Capital Territory; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Health & wellbeing support

Paid onboarding & training

Employee discounts on Y CanberraRegion

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates show a genuine passion for children and families, are energetic team players, and have prior experience with kids. Availability for split shifts and a commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with children and families.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
• Experience volunteering or working with children.

Responsibilities

• Help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for primary school aged children.
• Support activities, supervise children actively, and build positive relationships with families.

Skills

Passion for children & families

Team attitude

Childcare experience

Safety & wellbeing commitment

Education

WWVP clearance and related certifications

Job description

As an OSHC 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:

• 7:00am - 9:00am
• 2:30pm - 6:00pm

Essential Requirements

• Current Working with vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance (ACT), 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.
• Geccko - Foundations of Child Safety Training Courses 5, optional
• 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 - Free flu shots and 24/7 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 -20% off Y Canberra Region services, including childcare fees and accommodation.
• Paid Onboarding & Training - Fully paid training from day one.
• WWVP & WWCC Renewal Reimbursement - We reimburse the cost of your Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and Working with Children Check (WWCC) renewal for eligible staff.
• Medibank Corporate Health Cover - Get a 9% discount on health insurance.
• Beny - Access exclusive perks and insights to enhance physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing.
• 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.

Important Information

• 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 Saturday, December 5, 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.