Qualified OSHC Educators - St Joseph's School OSHC

YMCA Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pool access for you and immediate fam

Career development across YMCA SA

Health & wellbeing – flu vaccination &

Job summary

YMCA South Australia invites applications for a Qualified OSHC Educator at St Joseph's Primary School OSHC. You will deliver safe, play-based programs for 5–12-year-olds before/after school and during holidays, with a focus on social, emotional, and physical development in a collaborative team.

You'll meet ACECQA qualifications, complete required First Aid and safeguarding training, and contribute to continuous improvement within a supportive YMCA context.

Qualifications

• ACECQA approved qualification - Diploma or higher-level qualification (essential)
• HLTAID009 CPR + HLTAID012 First Aid in Education and Care (or willingness to obtain)
• RRHAN-EC Masterclass (or willingness to complete)
• Food Handling Training (or willingness to complete)
• Sound knowledge of OSHC Quality Assurance and the School Age Care Framework

Responsibilities

• Deliver developmentally appropriate, play-based programs for children aged 5–12
• Supervise and support children’s safety, wellbeing, and active participation
• Build trust with children, families, and school communities
• Collaborate with your team and Service Director to plan and improve programs
• Maintain accurate records and uphold regulatory and safeguarding standards

Skills

OSHC Knowledge

Safety & safeguarding

Education

ACECQA approved qualification - Diploma or higher-level qualification

Tools

HLTAID009 CPR

HLTAID012 First Aid in Education and Care

RRHAN-EC Masterclass

Food Handling Training

Job description

Qualified OSHC Educators - St Joseph's School OSHC

Department: Children's Services (OSHC & ELC)

Type: Casual

Posted: 17 September 2026

Closes: 31 October 2026

YOU MIGHT BE MORE QUALIFIED THAN YOU THINK

Eligibility is not limited to childcare specific diplomas or certificates. Many qualifications from related fields are recognised.

Diplomas and degrees in Youth Work, Social Work, Allied Health, Health, Sport and Recreation, Creative Arts, Psychology, Behavioural and Social Sciences, Disability, Community Services and Leisure and Health are accepted as first qualified.

Certificate III or IV in Education, Care, or Disability, or successful completion of 50% of a Diploma in Education, Care, or Disability are accepted as second qualified.

Two years completed of a four-year Teaching degree are also accepted as first qualified.

Check the ACECQA website to see if your qualification is eligible:

https://www.acecqa.gov.au/qualifications-0/are-you-qualified

Are you interested in making OSHC an enjoyable and supportive experience for children, and would like to join a team that values collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous improvement (with access to professional development and growth opportunities throughout the organisation)? Join YMCA South Australia as a Qualified OSHC Educator at St Joseph's Primary School OSHC today!

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA SA is a not-for-profit organisation with over 170 years of service to South Australians, delivering recreation, early education, OSHC, and community programs across the state. People enjoy working at the Y because we lead with purpose. Our OSHC teams are collaborative and energetic, and we help our people grow with real pathways across the organisation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join our OSHC team delivering safe, play-based programs for children aged 5–12 before and after school and during school holidays. You’ll plan and deliver inclusive learning experiences that support children’s social, emotional, and physical development alongside a close-knit team. Key duties are:

• Deliver developmentally appropriate, play-based programs for children aged 5–12
• Supervise and support children’s safety, wellbeing, and active participation
• Build trust with children, families, and school communities
• Collaborate with your team and Service Director to plan and improve programs
• Maintain accurate records and uphold regulatory and safeguarding standards

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• ACECQA approved qualification - Diploma or higher-level qualification (essential)
• HLTAID009 CPR + HLTAID012 First Aid in Education and Care (or willingness to obtain)
• RRHAN-EC Masterclass (or willingness to complete)
• Food Handling Training (or willingness to complete)
• Sound knowledge of OSHC Quality Assurance and the School Age Care Framework

Position Description available at https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/get-involved/careers/find-a-job

BENEFITS

• $47.81/hr + ECEC Worker Retention Payment Scheme allowance on top of your pay
• Free access to YMCA SA pools, gyms and courts - you and your immediate family
• Career growth - professional development and pathways across YMCA SA
• Health & Wellbeing - free annual flu vaccination + 24/7 EAP support

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

At the Y, we're committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. All candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles, including:

• National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)
• DHS Working with Children Check
• International Criminal History Record Check (if worked overseas in the last 5 years)

Learn more: https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/who-we-are/safeguarding-children

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding children, young people, and other vulnerable people.