OOSH / OSHC Educator North West Region

Details

Wesley Out of School Hours Care

• Before and after school care and vacation care
• Location: Seven Hills, North Kellyville, Merrylands, Quakers Hill, Riverstone
• Part-time & casual positions available

About us

Wesley Out of School Hours Care (Wesley OOSH) provides high quality before and after school care and vacation care to primary school aged children. We currently have 12 services across Sydney and the Central Coast Sydney and are passionate about providing an environment that is warm, caring and engaging for children, staff, and families. We believe it is important that every child in our care feels at home in a secure environment where they can grow and learn.

About the role

Become a valued part of our OOSH team as a casual or part-time Educator, working across before school care, after school care, and vacation care programs. Successful applicants may be considered for roles at other Wesley Mission OOSH services, with flexibility to assist different locations when required.

We’re seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual with strong leadership qualities and a passion for working with children. Ideal candidates will love getting outdoors, staying active, and organising engaging, physical play. Success in this role requires strong leadership skills, a genuine passion for working with children, and a dedication to fostering positive experiences. You will bring energy, enthusiasm, and motivation to your work, along with a collaborative approach to engaging with families, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Demonstrated behaviours:

• demonstrated ability to work unsupervised as well as an effective team player with a positive can-do attitude
• demonstrate strong initiative
• be spontaneous, energetic and enthusiastic
• excellent interpersonal skills, flexible and patient
• be reliable
• display emotional maturity and resilience.

Essential criteria

• demonstrated ability to be encouraging and passionate about providing children with engaging activities
• good organisational and time management skills
• current Employee Working with Children check or willingness to obtain
• ability to work as part of a team
• good communication and relational skills with children, staff and families

Desirable criteria

• Certificate III/IV in Children’s Services or working towards
• current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Child Protection Certificate
• Current driver’s Licence
• experience in working with school age children
• experience in sport coaching
• demonstrated ability to be creative
• a working knowledge of the National Quality Framework and ‘My Time, Our Place’
• intermediate Computer skills

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Children’s Services Award with generous salary packaging available. Other benefits include discounted private health cover, study assistance and Employee Assistance Program.

Closing date:   

21st April 2025

Apply now

Applications should include a cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria and resume. To apply, please forward your application and quote “Educator – North West Region” in the subject line to:

Ariel Galbraith

recruitment.oosh@wesleymission.org.au

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values.
We are committed to providing a child safe environment where children feel secure, valued and respected.
The suitable applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a valid Working with Children Check.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.