About the Y Northern Territory (Y NT):

At the Y NT, we are dedicated to helping children, young people, and communities thrive. Whether through our Early Learning Centres, Outside Hours School Care, Recreation Centres, Aquatic facilities, Youth Programs, Remote Pools program, or Hostel, we are committed to supporting Territorians in becoming connected, educated, resilient, and healthy.

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting multiple Diploma qualified educators, or working towards, to join our OSHC teams across our services within the Palmerston region.

As a Diploma qualified Educator in our OSHC space you will be responsible for working in partnership with fellow Educators, children and families to ensure positive outcomes for children in the provision of play, leisure and experiences when attending our services. You will be responsible for the direct supervision and care of children within the service, compliance with quality frameworks and adhering to safeguarding and organisational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Multiple opportunities available, casual and part time.
• Access to the recreation facilities we manage.
• Discounted rates at Y Childcare Centres.
• Above award rates.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to ongoing development and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of My Time, Our Place: the Framework for School Aged Care.
• Be a positive role model for children within the service.
• Implement policies and procedures within the service.
• Basic duties including food preparation and cleaning.
• Maintaining children's records to ensure they are current and detailed.
• Assist in program preparation, implementation and evaluation.

About you:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (minimum).
• Passionate and motivated to deliver high-quality educational programs and learning environments.
• A positive role model, demonstrating appropriate behaviour.
• Able to provide a dynamic, supportive, caring, and safe environment for all children, staff, and caregivers.
• An adaptable leadership style with the ability to guide, support and mentor team members.
• A commitment to ongoing professional growth as an individual and as a team.
• A positive, enthusiastic, and professional attitude and work in partnership with parents and families to provide appropriate education and care for children.

Mandatory Requirements

YMCA, including its Boards of Directors, are committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

• A national criminal history check;
• An international criminal history check where applicants have worked overseas;
• Holding or obtaining a Working with Children Clearance/ equivalent in accordance with Territory laws;
• Two reference checks.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and a commitment to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources

If you are ready to join the Y Northern Territory please apply via Seek and include a cover letter, outlining your suitability for the role.

For a copy of the Position Description, please contact [email protected]

Applications close Monday 10th November 2025.