A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

Thrive Kids is growing, and we’re excited to expand our team with a passionate OOSH Educator at our Fern Bay OOSH Service! This permanent, part-time role offers the opportunity to work closely with our Supervisor to help plan, implement, and evaluate engaging programs that support the development of our community’s little humans. With a strong focus on enthusiasm, connection, and creating a safe, nurturing environment, this role is perfect for someone who loves making a positive impact every day.

This is a permanent opportunity and your core days/hours are as follows: 26.5 hours per week, working 7am to 8:45am and 2:45pm – 6:00pm each day plus administration time.

You will be required to work split shifts during school terms and consolidated shifts during vacation care and pupil free days.

Base Hourly Range: $30.95 to $33.57 per hour + 12% superannuation + Broken Shift Allowance + $1,751 retention allowance - rates are based off of the FY24/25 rates and will increase by 4% at the end of July 2025.

You will be working from Thrive Kids Fern Bay Service

View the position description here

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

experience working in Children Services – ideally OOSH!

demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant Acts and Regulations

ability to engage in healthy and positive relationships with school-aged children with a creative mind

able to demonstrate a genuine passion of working with children or caring for children

This is life at PSC!

Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements

Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years

Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human

Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program

Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance

And lots more…

Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So, tell us about…

Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 27 July 2025

Contact: Jo Kewin, OOSH Coordinator on 02 4988 0335.

For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment

Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care

We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together