OSHC Educators

Department: Children's Services (OSHC & ELC)

Type: Casual

Posted: 21 August 2025

THE ROLE

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you dream of joining a dedicated team of professionals? Look no further

The Y is seeking passionate and keen Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Qualified and Unqualified Educators to join us at

• McDonald Park School OSHC
• Reidy Park School OSHC

We have opportunities available for those who are passionate about providing quality care and education to children.

As an OSHC Qualified/Unqualified Educator, you will be responsible for delivering challenging and stimulating programs and activities, fostering a supportive and fun environment, and helping children to develop their social, emotional, and interpersonal skills. You will work closely with the OSHC Service Director, and work with a passionate team.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to take your career to the next level and make a lasting impact on the lives of children.

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years. With approximately 1,000 employees (and growing), we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.

Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life. Not only their physical fitness and capabilities, but also their sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity; psychological health; resilience; social connectedness; lifelong learning; and their own contribution back into the community. All the elements that together constitute a full, healthy, productive, and satisfying life.

Our vision is to see "lives enriched through wellbeing" in this wider, and more integrated, sense across all of the South Australian communities in which we work.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:

• ACECQA approved qualification (Qualified Educators only)
• Certificate of completion for "Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care" Training
• HLTAID009 CPR
• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in Education and Care
• Food Handling Training
• Sound knowledge of OSHC Quality Assurance and recognised School Age Care Framework

THE BENEFITS

• The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children's services.
• Free access to YMCA SA managed recreation centres (pools, gyms, courts) and for immediate family when visiting together*
• Above-award pay through our participation in the ECEC Worker Retention Payment scheme for eligible early childhood staff
• Enjoy 20% off discounts - programs, classes, café food, merch, and OSHC/Vacation Care services*
• Access to free flu vaccinations and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for learning and career/skill development.

• Join a passionate team of professional individuals that work to inspire the community.

• Terms and Conditions apply

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Erinne Chung Gon at or

HOW TO APPLY

Does this sound like you? Then click on APPLY NOW

You must address the key selection criteria in your application.

Applications close 20th September 2025.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

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 to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. This includes:

• National Criminal History Record Check
• Working With Children Check
• International Criminal History Record Check where applicable

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people