Out of School Hours Care Educator

*W*oden Community Service is a non-for-profit organization that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of 'A caring community where everyone belongs' is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.

We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.

About the Role

As an OSHC Educator, you'll play a key role in creating a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for school-aged children before and after school, and during vacation care. You'll build meaningful connections with children and families, support their individual needs, and contribute to a fun, nurturing space that encourages wellbeing, independence, and development.

In this role, you will:

• Build trusting relationships with children and their families
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that support learning through play
• Support the social, emotional, and physical wellbeing of children
• Work collaboratively with your team to ensure smooth daily routines
• Promote inclusion, confidence, and resilience in all children
• Make a positive difference in children's lives, every single day

OSHC Educator

To be successful for this role, you must possess the following:

• Genuine interest in working with children, with a developing understanding of early childhood and school-aged children's development
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and engage with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and My Time, Our Place (MTOP)
• Committed to contributing to a safe, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment in line with the National Quality Framework (NQF)
• Reliable, punctual, and displays a mature, responsible attitude to work
• Available to work from 2:45pm for at least two to three days per week
• Strong oral, reading, and written English skills
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Willingness to engage in ongoing learning through further study and professional development
• Demonstrated understanding of professional boundaries, privacy, and confidentiality

OSHC Qualified Educator

To be successful for this role, you must possess the following:

• Completed qualification in one of the following: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care, or an equivalent qualification approved by ACECQA
• Ability to actively contribute to the review and development of Children's Services policies and procedures
• Extensive experience in Out of School Hours Care (OSHC), with strong working knowledge of The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and The My Time, Our Place (MTOP) framework
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and people management skills
• Excellent communication skills — both verbal and written
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible with a strong work ethic
• Sound understanding of professional boundaries, privacy, and confidentiality
• Holds a current First Aid Certificate applicable to an education and care setting, including asthma and anaphylaxis management

WCS is a child-safe organisation. Our staff and volunteers are required to uphold our commitment to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people. All suitable applicants will undergo rigorous screening processes, including WWVP clearances, criminal history checks, and reference checks.

Why work with Woden Community Services?

• Salary packaging option up to $15,899 per Fringe Benefits Tax year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per Fringe Benefits Tax year.
• Discounted fees to use WCS Children's Services Programs.
• 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
• 24/7 nationally recognised Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including 3 additional holistic service sessions.
• Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.
• Enjoy exclusive discounts and everyday savings on essentials at leading Australian retailers such as Woolworths and Coles, all through our Flare Benefits program.
• Paid additional wellbeing day per calendar year.

Applications may close once suitable candidates have been selected, don't delay get your application in today

WCS supports diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with a multicultural background, people who live with disability or members of the LGBTIQ community.