OSHC Educator - 2nd Qualified - Latham

The Y Australia; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid professional development

Dedicated programming time

Health & wellbeing support

Staff discounts on services

Job summary

The Y Canberra Region is hiring a 2nd Qualified Educator to join our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) team at Latham Primary School in ACT. You will create engaging, inclusive learning experiences and build strong relationships with children and families.

Hours are before and after school: 7:00–9:00 am and 2:30–6:00 pm, Monday to Friday. You’ll receive paid PD and dedicated programming time, with a commitment to safeguarding and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s OSHC experience with school-aged children.
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent.
• Knowledge of NQF, My Time Our Place and related laws.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, inclusive, high-quality learning experiences.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Contribute to a strong child‑safe culture and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Child engagement

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

ACECQA-approved qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about inspiring school-aged children, creating engaging learning experiences and making a positive difference every day?

Y Canberra Region is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated 2nd Qualified Educator to join our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) team at Latham Primary School. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where children are encouraged to learn, play and thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

You will help create engaging, inclusive and high-quality learning experiences, build positive relationships with children and families, and contribute to a strong child-safe culture.

This position requires availability Monday to Friday during the following operating hours:

• Before School Care: 7:00 am – 9:00 am
• After School Care: 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm

As a 2nd Qualified Educator, you will also receive:

• 10 hours of dedicated programming time per fortnight.
• Paid professional development to support your ongoing learning and career progression.

What you’ll bring

• A genuine passion for working with school-aged children and their families.
• The ability to build positive, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Mandatory: At least one year’s experience working with children over preschool age in an Outside School Hours Care environment (OSHC in ACT/OOSH in NSW).
• Mandatory: Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, ACECQA-approved.
• An understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF), My Time, Our Place Framework, and the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
• The ability to create engaging, inclusive and high-quality learning experiences.
• A commitment to maintaining a strong child-safe culture and upholding the highest safeguarding standards.
• A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification is desirable.

Certificates and checks

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, or willingness to obtain before commencement.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Geccko – Foundations of Child Safety: Courses 1 & 2, or willingness to complete before commencement.
• Geccko – Advanced Child Safety: Courses 3 & 4, or willingness to complete before commencement.
• Geccko – Leading and Governing Child Safety: Course 5, or willingness to complete before commencement.
• ACT Government – Keeping Children and Young People Safe: Completed training, or willingness to complete before commencement.

Training

Completion of the following training is required before commencement:

• Y Mandatory Internal Training: All required organisational online learning modules.

Why Join The Y?

At The Y, we’re committed to creating a rewarding and supportive workplace where both children and our team thrive. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• Workers Retention Grant – We are a proud participant in the Workers Retention Grant, supporting employment stability and growth within our sector.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Enjoy free flu shots and 24/7 access to 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 – Start strong with fully paid training from day one.
• WWVP & WWCC Renewal Reimbursement – We reimburse the cost of your Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) check and Working with Children Check (WWCC) renewal (for eligible staff).
• Medibank Corporate Health Cover – Get a 9% discount on your health insurance.
• Beny – Get access to exclusive perks and insights made 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. We have extensive Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy and Procedures which help us to continually embed a safe culture. The safety, health, and wellbeing of our participants is our paramount consideration in all decisions, actions, and practices within Y Canberra Region’s services. To find out more please visit: Safeguarding-Policy-2020-1.pdf

• 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?