OSHC Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading

Salary packaging (tax‑free)

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible shifts (early/afternoon)

Job summary

CatholicCare Diocese of Wollongong is seeking an OSHC Educator for Edmondson Park. The role offers casual or part-time opportunities to help create engaging before- and after-school programs, working with the OSHC Coordinator to plan activities that stimulate curiosity and safe, motivated learning.

You will help deliver safe, play-based programs, foster inclusive environments, and build strong relationships with children, families and staff while supporting homework and social needs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering engaging and safe play‑based programmes.
• 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.

Skills

Child safety training

NSW Working with Children Check

First Aid Certificate

Experience with children

Passion for working with children

Education

Certificate in Children's Services or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

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 programme. 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.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist in planning and delivering engaging and safe play‑based programmes.
• 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 Programme 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: [e-mail]

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.