At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a safe and engaging environment for primary school kids while supporting fun activities.
- Company: Join the Y Canberra Region, a leader in child education and care.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid training, health perks, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with split shifts and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while having fun at work.
- Qualifications: Passion for working with kids and willingness to obtain necessary certifications.
About The Role
As a casual OSHC/OOSH Assistant Educator with the Y Canberra Region, you'll help create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for primary school aged children across our 12 locations in the ACT & boarding NSW locations.
Working alongside the Coordinator and fellow educators, you'll support fun activities, actively supervise children and build positive relationships with families.
- What You'll Bring
- A genuine passion for working with children and families.
- Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive, team-focused attitude.
- Experience working or volunteering with children.
- A strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
What We're Looking For
Availability To Work Split Shifts
Essential Requirements
- Current Working with vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance (ACT), or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance (NSW), or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
- Do Food Safely certificate, or willingness to obtain.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Y Mandatory Internal Training - completion of all required organisational online learning modules prior to commencement.
- Geccko - Foundations of Child Safety Training Courses 1 & 2, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
- Geccko - Advanced Child Safety Training Courses 3 & 4, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
- ACT Government - Keeping Children and Young People Safe training or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
Why Join The Y?
- Workers Retention Grant - We are a proud participant in the Workers Retention Grant, supporting employment stability and growth within our sector.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Enjoy free flu shots and 24/1 access to confidential counselling for you and your immediate family through Telus Health Global.
- Career Growth – Advance with industry-leading training, including Child Safeguarding certifications.
- Employee Perks & Discounts – Access exclusive rewards through Y Thanks.
- Paid Onboarding & Training – Start strong with fully paid training from day one.
- Medibank Corporate Health Cover – Get a 9% discount on your health insurance.
- Beny - Get access to exclusive perks and insights Made to enhance physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing
- Our Commitment to Safeguarding
The Y Canberra Region has a commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable people first and foremost in all of our programs and activities.
We have extensive Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy and Procedures which help us to continually embed a safe culture.
The safety, health, and wellbeing of our participants is our paramount consideration we account all decisions, actions, and practices within Y Canberra Region's services.
- To find out more please visit: Safeguarding-Policy-2020-1. pdf
- Important Information
Candidates must have the legal right to work in Australia without sponsorship.
- Pre-employment Checks Include
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
- International Police Check (If Applicable)
Two verbal reference checks - At least one referee must be your manager or supervisor from your most recent role
Applications close on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM, unless a suitable candidate is found earlier.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Casual OSHC Assistant Educators employer: The Y Canberra Region
The Y Canberra Region offers a dynamic and supportive work environment for individuals passionate about working with children and families. Employees benefit from flexible casual roles that allow for a positive work-life balance, as well as opportunities to engage in meaningful activities that promote child safety and wellbeing. The organization values teamwork and encourages staff to build strong relationships with families and the community.
