OSHC Educator - Qualified - ESO2

sttmore; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated OSHC Educators

High sense of community

Job summary

St Thomas More School in Elizabeth Park, SA, is seeking a Qualified Tier 2 OSHC Education Support Officer to join our OSHC team for before/after school care, pupil-free days and vacations. The role focuses on safety, care, and support for students within our Catholic school community.

Key responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, applying OSHC policies for NQF compliance, and contributing to a positive team environment and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, including those with additional needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to implement positive behaviour support and be a good role model.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment for children and staff.
• Apply OSHC policies to meet National Quality Framework standards.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture and participate in activities and training.
• Engage in school and OSHC events to stay aligned with school protocols.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Education

ACECQA qualification

Job description

St Thomas More School, 50 Yorktown Road, Elizabeth Park, South Australia, Australia

Posted Saturday 8 August 2026 at 3:00 pm

Position Type: Out of School Hours Care

Employment Status: Casual – BSC / ASC, Pupil Free Days and Vacation Care

• Dedicated OSHC Educators
• High sense of community

The Opportunity

St Thomas More School is seeking a Qualified Tier 2 - OSHC Education Support Officer to join our vibrant and dedicated OSHC team. We are looking for someone who brings genuine enthusiasm and a deep care for children.

Our Outside School Hours Care service is a valued and respected part of the St Thomas More School community, ensuring students are nurtured in a safe, supportive, and caring environment Before and After School as well as pupil free days.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure a safe environment is maintained for children and employees.
• Apply skills, knowledge and experience, commensurate with qualification and role requirements, to ensure work is undertaken in accordance with OSHC policies and procedures to support the service in attaining and maintaining compliance with National Quality Framework and Standards.
• Actively contribute to the development of strong team work skills and the creation of a supportive team environment.
• Actively and positively participate in school and OSHC service activities, events, meetings, professional reviews, training and professional development activities to remain current with school protocols and industry standards and best practice.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will have experience and passion for working with young people in growth-focused, positive and professional ways:

• Demonstrated ability working and communicating effectively with children. Experience working with children with additional needs
• Ability to implement positive and supportive behaviour management practices and be a good role model for students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to develop a strong positive rapport with students, staff, and parents/caregivers and foster effective professional relationships.
• Willingnessto uphold theculture andethos of Catholic schools
• An active commitment to ongoing professional learning and development
• Applicants musthave an approved ACECQA qualification (A Certificate III qualification in a relevant discipline or other suitable qualification that meets the ACECQA approved standard for a Tier 2 Educator. Review a list ofapproved qualifications here and/or sharedemonstratedexperience in a similar or comparative role.
• Approved Responding to Risks of Harm Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) certificate.
• Current Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012) certificate
• Current acceptable Department of Human Services (DHS) Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Geccko – Mandatory National Child Safety training or the willingness to complete before commencement
• Food Safety training

Additional Information

• Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date.

The successful candidates willbe requiredto undergo our screening process, which includes a Working with Children Check, E-Screen, Applicant Declaration Form, First AidCertificateand RRHAN.

Why Us?

At St Thomas More School, Elizabeth Park, you will be part of a welcoming and inclusive Catholic school community where every person is valued, respected, and supported to thrive. Guided by the Mercy Values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service, and courage, our dedicated team enjoys a supportive and collaborative workplace, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to our school community in a meaningful way.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and want to be part of a school community that is committed to working in partnership with staff and families to support every child to achieve their best, we would love to hear from you.

St Thomas More School, is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic primary school located in Elizabeth Park, South Australia. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we are guided by the values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service, and courage, and are committed to nurturing the spiritual, academic, social, and emotional growth of every child.

At the heart of our school is a strong sense of community, where students and families are known, valued, and supported. We aim to build positive partnerships with families and create a learning environment where every child feels a sense of belonging and is encouraged to succeed.

Our vibrant learning environment is complemented by recently renovated facilities, including a modern STEM Room, Resource Centre, and Performing Arts Space, providing engaging opportunities for creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

Through tailored learning experiences, student leadership opportunities, and a strong focus on wellbeing, we strive to develop resilient, capable young people who know their own strengths, can address their own areas of personal challenge, and are equipped with the ability to make a positive contribution to their community.

Catholic Education South Australiais committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements apply.

St Thomas More School, 50 Yorktown Road, Elizabeth Park, South Australia, Australia