OSHC Educator - North

YMCA Children's Programs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym & recreation access

Child discounts

Dual staffing

Split shift loading

Flexible rostering

Career development

Health insurance savings

Cinema tickets

Job summary

YMCA Victoria is seeking casual Educators for Before and After School Care and School Holiday Programs in the North Region (Harvest Home, Aitken Creek & Mernda Park). Shifts are rostered, 6:30am–9:00am and 2:30pm–6:30pm; school holidays hours 6:30am–6:30pm.

You will support children, foster positive relationships with families and staff, and deliver engaging OSHC activities with the support of Coordinators.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved qualification(s) required or in progress.
• First Aid in an Education & Care Setting certificate (or equivalent).
• Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting & Other Obligations Early Childhood.
• National child safety training - Foundation training.
• Victorian Working with Children Check (employee check) must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support Before and After School Care sessions and School Holiday programs.
• Foster positive relationships with children, families and school staff.
• Work with a Coordinator and OSHC team to provide engaging experiences.

Job description

What’s the opportunity?

Y Victoria is currently seeking Casual Educators for our Before and After School Care and School Holiday Programs within our North Region - Harvest Home, Aitken Creek & Mernda Park. This is a casual position, with working hours varying from Monday to Friday, on a rostered basis between 6:30am - 9:00am and 2:30pm - 6:30pm (you’ll also be paid split shift loading if you work both)! School Holidays shifts vary across 6:30am - 6:30pm.

The hourly rate for the position is between $40.59 p/hour onwards (depending on your qualification & experience) + ECEC retention payment + super.

As an Outside of School Hours Care (OSHC) Educator you will be dedicated to empowering young children and have a passion for providing engaging experiences. Supported by the OSHC team and an experienced Coordinator, you will enhance positive relationships with children, families and the school community while facilitating our Before and After School Care sessions and School Holiday programs.

What’s in it for me?

At the Y Victoria, we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work-life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Discounts for your children to attend a Y Victoria OSHC service or Early Learning centre
• Dual staffing policy - when you work at a Y OSHC service, you will always work alongside a Coordinator or another Educator
• Supportive management teams - Coordinators and Regional OSHC Coordinators who work on the floor, mentoring and providing guidance to our teams
• Split shift allowance - if you work both before and after school in the same day, you’ll receive additional loading on all rostered hours for the day
• Flexible working and rostering arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Savings on health insurance, discounted cinema tickets & access to workplace banking benefits

What will I need?

• You’ll need to have either completed or be working towards an ACECQA-approved qualification (see the link below) - or willing to enrol in a course
• You’ll need to have, or be willing to obtain a First Aid in an Education & Care Setting certificate (or equivalent)
• Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting & Other Obligations Early Childhood
• National child safety training - Foundation training
• You’ll need to have, or be willing to obtain a valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check - employee check

There are a variety of qualifications that ACECQA has approved to work within OSHC ranging from education to community services to healthcare. Please copy the below ACECQA webpage into your browser to check your qualifications: https://www.acecqa.gov.au/qualifications/nqf-approved

Commitment to Child and Young People Safety

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration prior to commencement.

About the Y Victoria

Our Vision is to inspire and empower young people and communities to thrive. With over 5,000staff and volunteers, Y Victoria delivers services at more than 150 locations every day, including: Children's Programs, Action Sports, Camps, Recreation and Youth Services.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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