Casual OOSH Educators | Before & After School Care | Epping

• Consistent weekly roster with a minimum of three shifts
• Casual hourly rate of $37.58 - $47.67 (Introductory Educator – Diploma qualified) plus superannuation
• Supportive team and modern, purpose-built OOSH facilities
• Service participating in the Worker Retention Grant program
• Not for profit service, currently accommodating 150 children each afternoon and 50 each morning

 The opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a welcoming service where educators are supported, their contributions are valued, and the safety, wellbeing and best interests of every child are at the centre of every decision. The service is committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe culture where every child is respected, included and protected from harm.

You will work with school-age children in a bright, purpose-built OOSH hub featuring well-appointed indoor spaces and an inviting outdoor area designed for play, exploration and fun.

Your shifts will include engaging with children, supporting breakfast or afternoon tea, facilitating creative and recreational activities, supervising indoor and outdoor play, and building positive relationships with children and their families.

You will actively promote children's safety and wellbeing through attentive supervision, positive behaviour guidance, respectful interactions and by responding appropriately to any child safety concerns in line with legislative and organisational requirements.

Hours and remuneration

The service operates Monday to Friday during school terms:

• Morning care: 6.45 am to 9.30 am
• Afternoon care: 2.00 pm to 6.30 pm

You will work a regular weekly roster of at least four morning and/or afternoon shifts.

The casual hourly rate is $37.58 (inclusive of WRP) for entry level Educator, plus superannuation, based on the applicable classification under the Children’s Services Award and your experience and recognised qualifications.

About you

You genuinely enjoy working with school-age children and are committed to creating environments where every child feels safe, valued, included and able to participate. You understand that protecting children's safety, wellbeing and rights is a fundamental responsibility of every educator.

Previous experience working with children in OOSH, education, inclusion support, disability support, youth work, coaching or a similar setting will be highly regarded.

You will also bring:

• The ability to actively supervise and positively engage with children
• A calm and considered approach when responding to incidents or unexpected situations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other educators
• An understanding of professional boundaries and contemporary child-safe practices
• An inclusive approach to supporting children with different interests, abilities and support needs
• Reliability and regular availability for at least three shifts each week
• A demonstrated commitment to child safety, including recognising, responding to and reporting concerns in accordance with child-safe policies and mandatory reporting obligations

Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, the NSW Child Safe Standards, the Child Safe Standards under the Children’s Guardian Act, child protection obligations, and My Time, Our Place V2.0 will be highly regarded.

Relevant qualifications or current studies in education, school-age education and care, early childhood education, community services, youth work, disability support, psychology, sport and recreation, or a related area will also be well regarded.

Essential requirements

To be considered, you will need:

• A valid NSW Working with Children Check and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one
• Current HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting, including CPR, anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management training,
• Willingness to complete the mandatory National Child Safety Foundation training, if not already completed
• Full working rights in Australia
• Demonstrated commitment to upholding child-safe practices and the rights of children

Commitment to child safety

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children and young people. The safety, wellbeing and best interests of children are the paramount consideration in every aspect of service delivery and decision-making.

The service has a strong child-safe culture and expects every employee to actively contribute to creating environments where children feel safe, respected, heard and empowered. All staff are expected to uphold child-safe policies and practices, meet their legislative child protection obligations and model respectful, professional conduct at all times.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in comprehensive child-safe recruitment screening, including verification of qualifications, Working with Children Check, reference checks with a child safety focus, and any other relevant pre-employment checks.

 Interested?

If you are looking for a rewarding casual role where you can make a genuine contribution to the experiences of school-age children, we would like to hear from you.

Apply through SEEK or, for a confidential discussion, contact Gavin at Pinstripe Recruitment on 02 9188 0795.