
OOSH Educator
Uniting NSW & ACT
Posted 14 days ago
- Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle!
- Base salary $32.50 - $42/hr (depending on Qualification and experience) + 25% casual loading + Super
About the Opportunity
We’re on the lookout for an experienced and passionate Educator that loves working with school-aged children at Uniting Wahroonga Outside School Hours Care (OSHC).
Wahroonga OSHC provides before and after school care and vacation care for Wahroonga Prep students aged 4–12. Conveniently located on the school grounds, we offer safe, fun and enriching programs that combine creative, recreational and social activities. Our programs are thoughtfully planned with input from the children, helping them build independence, friendships and life skills in a welcoming and supportive environment.
If you’re someone who brings energy, creativity and warmth, and you’re not afraid to join in on games, sports, craft, and homework help — we want to hear from you! Whether it’s before or after school, or during vacation care, our educators help create a space where children can have fun, feel safe, and grow.
This is a casual role with short shifts available (e.g. 3 hours in the morning and/or 3 hours in the afternoon), ideal for those looking for flexibility or supplementary hours.
You’ll be part of a dynamic team that nurtures each child’s sense of belonging and provides enriching programs based on their interests and developmental needs.
Your key duties will include:
- Supporting engaging and age-appropriate activities for school-aged children
- Building positive and respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Contributing to the smooth daily operations of the OSHC program
- Ensuring children’s safety and wellbeing at all times
- Assisting in planning and implementing play-based and recreational programs
- Following policies, procedures, WHS and Child Protection requirements
What do I need to succeed?
- Experience working in OSHC or with school-aged children is highly desirable
- Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services (preferred not required)
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- A current Working with Children Check (NSW)
- Understanding of the My Time Our Place (MTOP) Framework and NQS
- Availability to work short shifts (morning and/or afternoon)
- Enthusiastic, adaptable, and reliable with strong interpersonal skills
What we offer you
- A range of shifts to suit your lifestyle
- A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
- Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting
What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:
- A National Police Check
- Valid working with Children’s Check
- First Aid Certificate
- Working Rights Check
How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
About Uniting NSW & ACT
At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve.
As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.
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