OSHC Educator (Casual)

The Y Australia; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Ongoing training and development

Career pathways in Children's Services

Meaningful work

Job summary

The Y NSW is seeking an enthusiastic OSHC Educator to support children aged 5–12 in before school, after school and vacation care programs. You’ll contribute to engaging activities in a child-focused setting and join a team dedicated to safe, inclusive experiences for every child.

Flexible shifts, ongoing training, and career development pathways are offered. Ideal candidates have childcare experience, energy, and a passion for safeguarding and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or OSHC, vacation care or children's programs.
• Positive attitude and lots of energy.
• Enjoy building relationships with children and families.
• Reliable and able to work in a team.
• Willing to obtain WWCC and first aid certificates as required.

Responsibilities

• Support fun games, sports, crafts and educational activities.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment.
• Actively supervise children and support their wellbeing.
• Set up and pack away equipment and resources.
• Work alongside a supportive team of educators.
• Contribute to quality programs that help children learn, grow and thrive.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

First Aid certification (HLTAID012/HLTAID009)

WWCC (Working With Children Check)

National Child Safety Training (Geccko)

Job description

We're looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Brooke Avenue OSHC team, supporting children aged 5–12 years in our before school, after school and vacation care programs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone aged with childcare experience who wants to build their career in Children's Services while making a real difference every day.

Our OSHC Educators create engaging experiences for school-aged children and work within a child-focused, age-appropriate environment.

Ready for a fun, flexible role?

We're looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Brooke Avenue OSHC team, supporting children aged 5–12 years in our before school, after school and vacation care programs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone aged with childcare experience who wants to build their career in Children's Services while making a real difference every day.

Our OSHC Educators create engaging experiences for school-aged children and work within a child-focused, age-appropriate environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting fun games, sports, crafts and educational activities
• Building positive relationships with children and families
• Helping create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment
• Actively supervising children and supporting their wellbeing
• Setting up and packing away equipment and resources
• Working alongside a supportive team of educators
• Contributing to quality programs that help children learn, grow and thrive.

We'd Love to Hear from You If You:

• Have previous experience working in childcare, OSHC, vacation care, coaching or children's programs
• Have a positive attitude and plenty of energy
• Enjoy building relationships with children
• Are reliable and confident working in a team environment
• Want to learn, develop and grow your career in Children's Services
• Are passionate about child safety and wellbeing.

Essential Requirements

You will have, or be willing to obtain:

• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current First Aid qualification including HLTAID012 Provide an Emergency Response in an Education and Care Setting)
• Current HLTAID009 CPR qualification
• National Child Safety Training (Geccko)

Why Join Us?

• Flexible shifts that fit around study and lifestyle commitments
• Approximately 12+ hours per week
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive leaders and experienced educators
• Career pathways across Children's Services
• Meaningful work where every day is different.

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate more than 80 sites, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Commitment to Safeguarding

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. We embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept safe at all times.

Safeguarding Children | The Y