THE ROLE

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you dream of joining a dedicated team of professionals? Look no further!

The Y is seeking passionate and keen Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Qualified and Unqualified Educators to join us across our Regional South Australian sites, including:

YMCA Airdale OSHC- Port Pirie

YMCA St Marks OSHC- Port Pirie

YMCA St Joseph's OSHC- Port Lincoln

YMCA Whyalla Town OSHC- Whyalla

YMCA St Anthonys OSHC- Mount Gambier

YMCA Reidy Park OSHC- Mount Gambier

YMCA McDonald Park OSHC- Mount Gambier

We have opportunities available for those who are passionate about providing quality care and education to children.

As an OSHC Qualified/Unqualified Educator, you will be responsible for delivering challenging and stimulating programs and activities, fostering a supportive and fun environment, and helping children to develop their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. You will work closely with the OSHC Service Director, and work with a passionate team.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to take your career to the next level and make a lasting impact on the lives of children.

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years. With approximately 1,000 employees (and growing), we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.

Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life. Not only their physical fitness and capabilities, but also their sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity; psychological health; resilience; social connectedness; lifelong learning; and their own contribution back into the community. All the elements that together constitute a full, healthy, productive, and satisfying life.

Our vision is to see “lives enriched through wellbeing” in this wider, and more integrated, sense across all of the South Australian communities in which we work.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:

ACECQA approved qualification (Qualified Educators only)

Certificate of completion for “Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care” Training

HLTAID009 CPR

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in Education and Care

Food Handling Training

SMART Training
Knowledge of responsibilities under Child Safe Environments compliance

Sounds knowledge of OSHC Quality Assurance and recognised School Age Care Framework

To view the position descriptions for this role, please visit our website at https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/get-involved/careers/find-a-job.

THE BENEFITS

The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services.

A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for career development.

Free access to YMCA South Australia’s recreation facilities.

Attractive discounts on YMCA programs - benefits extend to immediate family!

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kylie Craig at [email protected] or 0447 094 646

HOW TO APPLY

Does this sound like you? Then click on APPLY NOW!

You must address the key selection criteria in your application.

Applications close 4th July 2025.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

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. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. This includes:

National Criminal History Record Check

Working With Children Check

International Criminal History Record Check where applicable

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/who-we-are/safeguarding-children

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