Shape the Future - Become an OSHC Educator!

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic and dedicated Educators to create engaging before and after-school experiences, as well as exciting vacation care programs!

This position is perfect for those seeking a role that complements studying or offers a great work/life balance. Our services span across the Penrith LGA, operating in purpose-built facilities as well as school sites.

Why Join Us?

• Flexibility that fits your life – Work mornings (6:30am–9:00am) and afternoons (2:30pm–6:30pm), allowing you to balance personal commitments.
• Holiday perks – Full-day shifts available during school holidays, giving you the opportunity to maximize your time doing what you love.
• Be part of something bigger – We’re a not-for-profit Child Care Service provider recognised for exceeding national quality education standards, making a meaningful impact in young lives.

We have temporary part-time and permanent part-time opportunities available across the Penrith Local Government Area.

Your day will involve

As an OSHC Engagement Educator, you’ll be responsible for planning and executing activities that foster the development of life skills while igniting a sense of excitement and curiosity. Here’s a glimpse into what your day might involve:

• Interacting and supervising with young people
• Facilitating Life Skills Development
• Snack and Mealtimes
• Planning activities
• Building relationships

What are we looking for

• Experience supervising and/or interacting with children
• Working with children check (WWCC)
• Current First Aid Certificate with Asthma and Anaphylaxis and CPR (HLTAID004 / HLTA012)
• Ability to follow safeguarding priorities
• Team player, contributing and upholding organisational values
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks to get things done efficiently

Bonus Skills (Desirable but Not Essential)

• Completed or working towards a qualification in a relevant field (Childcare, Sport & Recreation, Youth Work, Social Sciences, Teaching, Community Services, Health)
• Current LR Driver License (or willing to obtain)
• Child Protection Certificate - Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk (or willing to obtain)

What’s in it for you!

• Work-life balance with flexible hours (casual & part-time options)
• Career development – Study support & skill mapping to unlock your full potential
• 15 days personal leave annually
• Health & wellbeing leave
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Complimentary Ripples Leisure Centre membership

Commencing hourly rate: $30.00 - $34.72 + $10 split shift allowance + 11.5% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process, we will be holding a Group Assessment centre on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 and Thursday, 29 May 2025. Successful applicants will be asked to attend either an afternoon session commencing at 2.30pm.

About Penrith City Council

Join Penrith City Council, where we prioritise both our community and our employees. We understand that work is just one aspect of your life, so we're committed to supporting you in all the moments that matter.

As the largest local government childcare service provider in NSW, we annually cater to over 4,000 children across 53 childcare services. Committed to enriching the lives of families and children, we offer various childcare services, including Long Day Care, Vacation and Out of School Hours Care, Preschools, and a Mobile Playvan. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to the intellectual, social, and physical development of the children in our care.

This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website. 

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

For further information about the position, please contact Anna, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0437 785 516