OSHC Educator

The Y Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

Child discounts

Dual staffing

Split shift loading

Flexible rostering

Career development

Virtual Y access

Job summary

The Y Victoria is seeking Casual Educators to support Before and After School Care and School Holiday Programs across our regions (South-East, West, North, Bendigo, Yarrawonga). This casual role offers shifts Monday to Friday with early morning and late afternoon windows, plus school holiday coverage.

The hourly rate starts at $35 per hour, with 12% super and a retention payment. As an OSHC Educator you will empower children and work with a supportive team to create engaging experiences within

Qualifications

• ACEQA-approved qualification (or willingness to enrol)
• First Aid in Education & Care Setting certificate (or equivalent)
• Victorian Working with Children’s Check – employee check

Responsibilities

• Deliver OSHC sessions before and after school and during school holidays.
• Foster positive relationships with children, families and school community.
• Collaborate with OSHC team and Coordinator to support engaging activities.

Skills

First Aid

ACEQA qualification

Working with Children Check

Education

OSHC/early learning qualification

Job description

Y Victoria is currently seeking Casual Educators for our Before and After School Care and School Holiday Programs across our regions; South-East, West, North, Bendigo, Yarrawonga. This is a casual position, with working hours varying from Monday to Friday, on a rostered basis between 7:00am - 9:00am and 2:30pm - 6:00pm (you’ll also be paid split shift loading if you work both)! School Holidays shifts vary across 6:30am - 6:30pm.

The hourly rate for the position is between $35 p/hour onwards (depending on your qualification & experience) + ECEC retention payment + 12% super.

As an Outside of School Hours Care (OSHC) Educator you will be dedicated to empowering young children and have a passion for providing engaging experiences. Supported by the OSHC team and an experienced Coordinator, you will enhance positive relationships with children, families and the school community while facilitating our Before and After School Care sessions and School Holiday programs.

What’s in it for me?

At the Y Victoria, we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work-life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Discounts for your children to attend a Y Victoria OSHC service or Early Learning centre
• Dual staffing policy – when you work at a Y OSHC service, you will always work alongside a Coordinator or another Educator
• Supportive management teams – Coordinators and Regional OSHC Coordinators who work on the floor, mentoring and providing guidance to our teams
• Split shift allowance – if you work both before and after school in the same day, you’ll receive additional loading on all rostered hours for the day
• Flexible working and rostering arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness

What will I need?

• You’ll need to have either completed or be working towards an ACECQA-approved qualification (see the link below) – or willing to enrol in a course
• You’ll need to have, or be willing to obtain a First Aid in an Education & Care Setting certificate (or equivalent)
• You’ll need to have, or be willing to obtain a valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check – employee check

Commitment to Safeguarding

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practicesto prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed toidentifying and removing potential risks and hazards. All positions are subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical assessmentprior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by the Y to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

About the Y Victoria

Our Vision is to inspire and empower young people and communities to thrive. With over 5,000staff and volunteers, Y Victoria delivers services at more than 150 locations every day, including: Children's Programs, Action Sports, Camps, Recreation and Youth Services.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.