OSHC Educator — Impactful, PD‑Focused Role

Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment assistance program

Retail discount program

Ongoing professional development

Career opportunities

Job summary

Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services Ltd seeks an engaged OSHC coordinator to provide safe, supportive care for children aged 5–12. You will contribute to designing engaging educational programs and maintaining strong links with families and school communities.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, teamwork, and delivering high-quality care within a Catholic community. Applicants should hold ECEC qualifications and current checks for NSW Working with Children and first aid.

Qualifications

• Hold aqualification in Early Childhood Education and Care or working towards.
• Previous OSHC experience.
• Certificate of training in Child Protection.
• NSW Working with Children check.
• Current and valid working rights in Australia.
• Mandatory national child safety training via GECCKO.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe OSHC service for staff and children aged 5–12 years in an all-inclusive professional team environment.
• Support the design and implementation of engaging educational programs with observations and reflection journals.
• Create opportunities to share children’s participation and engagement in programs with families.
• Maintain strong relationships with families and the school community.
• Actively supervise children and maintain their health, safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Support children’s social, emotional and developmental needs, encouraging independence and positive behaviour.
• Follow child protection policies, mandatory reporting requirements and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and relevant regulations.
• Assist with preparation, setup and pack-up of activities, spaces and equipment.
• Support preparation and serving of snacks and meals in line with food safety and allergy management.

Skills

First aid

Child protection training

Working with Children check NSW

Education

Early Childhood Education and Care qualification

Job description

Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services Ltd seeks an engaged OSHC coordinator to provide safe, supportive care for children aged 5–12. You will contribute to designing engaging educational programs and maintaining strong links with families and school communities.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, teamwork, and delivering high-quality care within a Catholic community. Applicants should hold ECEC qualifications and current checks for NSW Working with Children and first aid.