Qualified Educators and Assistants

4 days ago


KalgoorlieBoulder, Australia YMCA WA Full time $66,909 - $84,883 per year

Our Quest

We're The Y WA, and we're excited to invite you to join our diverse and inclusive OSHC (Out-Of-School-Hours-Care) team, supporting children to grow in body, mind, and spirit across 20 OSHC centres in WA. We are currently seeking both Qualified Educators and Assistant Educators to join and strengthen our team at the Kalgoorlie OSHC service. Casual contracts are available, with the option for part-time work as well.

At The Y, you'll be welcomed in true Y style, valued for your skills, and supported as you make a real difference in children's lives. Check out some of the perks of joining our team below

Your Perks

  • For CERT III Educators: $84,883 per annum
  • For Unqualified Educators: $66,909 - $80,437 per annum
  • Remote hourly allowance ($5.14/hr) up to $10,023 a year (pro rata)
  • Immediate access to the 10% ECEC Worker Retention Payment
  • Discounted childcare up to 70% per day
  • No need to work weekends
  • Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
  • Refer a friend incentive ($500)
  • Paid professional training / development & Free EAP
  • Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children

What you'll be doing

You'll build long-lasting relationships with your new OSHC team and our special little ones during before school and after school care. You'll support the supervisor by implementing effective service programs, monitoring behaviour and ratios, while building positive relationships with the children and their parents. Plus, enjoy having one of the most enjoyable day jobs on offer, with our regular activities, incursions, and excursions, that make being at Y OSHC a hit with kids and educators alike

You'll be great in this role if you…

  • Have a passion to inspire primary aged children to develop and learn
  • Qualified Educators: Hold an ACECQA-approved qualification, such as a Certificate IV in Children's Services, Diploma in Children's Services (0–14), Bachelor of Education, or equivalent. Overseas qualifications must be assessed and recognised by ACECQA.
  • Assistant Educators: Have formal qualification is not required, but prior childcare experience is highly regarded.
  • Can obtain a HLTAID012 First Aid Certificate
  • Have finished your Mandatory Reporting Training (MRT)  course, or willing to do so.
  • Have implemented programs for 4-to-12-year olds
  • Can obtain a National Police Certificate and Working with Children card

Our latest survey results

At the Y WA, we thrive on feedback and deeply value our people's insights that drive positive change. With 9% growth in employee engagement over the past 12 months, our latest survey shows that our people love our open communication, recognition and the genuine care we provide for their wellbeing. They take pride in knowing their efforts impact our goals and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Join us and be part of a team that makes a lasting impact.

How to apply

Click on the "Apply" button below to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application. For the full job descriptions click on the PDF file on the attachment links below. Should you require any further information please contact Alaa Salim on

Closing date: Thursday 27th of November, 2025

We may start interviews before the closing date.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: 

The Y WA kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies or third parties.



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