OSHC Educator

CatholicCare Wollongong; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading 25%

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible shift times

Job summary

CatholicCare Wollongong – Edmondson Park NSW is hiring OSHC Educators for casual or part-time roles. You will help plan and deliver engaging activities, ensuring a safe, inclusive environment and supporting children's learning and homework needs.

Ideal candidates are pursuing childcare or teaching, with a NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid. The role offers morning and afternoon shifts, a not-for-profit salary packaging option, and additional staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Mandatory ongoing Child safety & Protection training.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience in delivering quality care of children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering engaging, safe play-based programs.
• Create and maintain a safe and inclusive environment for children.
• Deliver fun, meaningful activities that foster creativity and connection.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and school staff.
• Support children through homework or social needs.

Skills

Relationship building

Program planning

Safe and inclusive environment

Homework support

Education

Children's Services qualification

Job description

CatholicCare Wollongong – Edmondson Park NSW

School Aged Education & Care (OSHC) Educator - Edmondson Park

About the role:

Offering multiple casual or part-time opportunities as an OSHC Educator within our Edmondson Park team, you'll be at the forefront of enhancing learning opportunities for school-age children within our before and after school care program.

You will work closely with the OSHC Coordinator to prepare and implement exciting programming and activities that stimulate curiosity and encourage exploration. Your creativity & energy will foster an engaging environment where children feel safe and motivated to learn.

Whether you are currently studying toward a career in childcare, teaching or have a passion for positively contributing to the lives of children, this role is for you!

What you'll be doing:

• Assist in planning and delivering engaging and safe play-based programs.
• Create and maintain a safe and inclusive environment for children.
• Deliver fun, meaningful activities that inspire creativity, connection and support children to learn.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and school staff.
• Support children through homework or social needs.

What we offer you:

• Part-time hourly rate of between $28.81 - $32.47 dependent upon qualification and experience.
• Casual staff receive an extra 25% casual loading allowance.
• Up to $18,550 of tax-free not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take home pay.
• Access to Fitness Passport for discounted gym memberships.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Flexibility to work morning shifts from 6:45am to 9am and afternoon shifts from 2:30pm to 6:00pm.

What you bring to the role:

• Completed and ongoing maintenance of mandatory Child safety & Protection training.
• A qualification in Children's Services or working toward (desirable)
• A current NSW Working with Children Check.
• A current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in delivering quality care of children (desired, not required)
• A passion for working with children and enhancing their education journey.

Closing Date: Monday 19 October 2026 at 9:00am

For further information about the role, please contact Amelia Simon - People & Culture Advisor via email: *******@catholiccare.dow.org.au

CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. All employees are subject to probity and pre-employment checks.

CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Applicants are thoroughly screened prior to employment.