OSHC Educator

About the Role

The Y NSW has spent over four decades delivering outside school hours care (OSHC) across communities in New South Wales. Its services give school-aged children a secure, stimulating environment before school, after school, and throughout holiday periods.

This opportunity is for an educator who is passionate about planning safe, enjoyable, and age-appropriate experiences for children. You will help create an inclusive setting where each child’s wellbeing, safety, and participation are supported.

Why Join the Y

• Work across a network of supportive OSHC services.
• Enjoy shift options that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Gain access to professional learning and career development within a major youth-focused organisation.
• Contribute meaningfully to your local community every day.

What You Will Do

• Plan and deliver engaging activities for children aged 5 to 12 years.
• Provide attentive supervision and high-quality care.
• Build positive working relationships with families, schools, and colleagues.
• Help uphold the National Quality Framework and the organisation’s safeguarding standards.

About You

You should be energetic, dependable, and genuinely enjoy working with children. A qualification in education or a related field is preferred, and you must hold a valid Working with Children Check. Current certifications in First Aid (HLTAID012), CPR (HLTAID009), and Child Protection (CHCPRT025/6) are also required.

Who We Are

The Y NSW is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to healthy living, positive social impact, and supporting young people. With more than 80 locations and over 1,000 staff across NSW, the organisation delivers community programs that help enrich lives.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Y is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. Applications are welcomed from people of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Safeguarding Commitment

The Y is dedicated to helping every child and young person feel safe and stay safe in its services, in their families, and in their communities. Safeguarding is built into all aspects of its work to protect children and young people at all times.