OSHC Educator
Location
Burwood NSW 2134
Full job description
Work across multiple Uniting OSHC Services across NSW and ACT!
Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle!
Base salary $32.50 - $35/hr (depending on Qualification and/or experience) + 25% casual loading + Super
About the Opportunity
We’re on the lookout for experienced and passionate Educators who love working with school-aged children in vibrant and engaging Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) environments.
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 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
Who are we?
When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.
We contribute 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 leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.
Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
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.