Ready for work that’s meaningful? Join Y Careers as an Outside School Hours Care Educator Trainee and work different! This isn’t your average job. You’ll be learning on the job, earning great pay, and making a real impact working with our awesome Employer Partner, TheirCare - Park Ridge.

OUR EMPLOYER PARTNER

TheirCare Park Ridge provides Outside School Hours Care for primary school-aged children, with a strong focus on creating a safe, fun and engaging environment before school, after school and during school holidays.

TheirCare is very community-focused and works to support the whole child, helping children build confidence, curiosity, teamwork, leadership and personal growth through play and meaningful activities.

Their programs include a variety of creative, active and educational experiences, with activities designed specifically around the interests of primary school-aged children. They also place a strong focus on healthy and culturally diverse food, sustainability and providing children with different resources and play opportunities through initiatives such as their Toy Library.

TheirCare educators are supported through training and mentoring, with a strong emphasis on being caring, open, engaged and genuinely involved with the children.

THE COMMITMENT

• Part-time work, minimum of 15 hours per week for 18 months

• Alternate Morning and Afternoon shifts: 7am - 9am and 2:30pm to 5:30pm or 3pm to 6pm.

• Based in Park Ridge

THE PERKS

• Great pay $25.32 p/hour + super

• Part-time work for 18 months, with weekends off and paid annual/sick leave

• FREE Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care - no student loans here!

• Paid study time each week to smash out your qualification

• Your own Career Coach to support and guide you

• Access our Digital Care platform, Sonder for free 24/7 support because your safety and wellbeing matter

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Provide fun and engaging activities for primary school age children

• Help design a calendar of inclusive, exciting, and engaging program activities

• Ensure a safe, welcoming space where children can grow and learn

• Enforce safety guidelines to ensure a secure space for all

• You will be able to follow our development pathways to learn new skills and build your career

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone aged 18-26* who is an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and:

• Is enthusiastic

• Has empathy and emotional intelligence

• Is a reliable team player

• Has strong communication skills

• Is creative and adaptable

Mandatory Requirements:

To work in this role, you’ll need to provide two work or professional references, plus hold (or be willing to get) a current Working With Children Check (or relevant state equivalent) and a Police Check. Y Careers makes it easy by covering the cost and helping you every step of the way.

Interested in learning more about the sector?

The National Child Safety Training is an industry requirement for people working in ECEC and OSHC. While it’s not required at application stage, interested candidates may choose to complete the free online training to learn more about child safe practices and working in the sector.

To learn more visit: https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/about/quality-and-safety/national-child-safety-training

Sound like you? Apply today!

ABOUT US

Y Careers is a social enterprise helping young people kickstart meaningful careers.

These are our values and what we stand for;

• BOLD: We like to stand out from the crowd.

• INNOVATIVE: We come up with new ideas to support young people.

• INCLUSIVE: We make sure everyone feels welcome and valued.

• REAL: We do what we say we'll do.

Join our traineeship program and WORK DIFFERENT.

At Y Careers, we are committed to being a child safe organisation. We believe in creating opportunities for young people to build rewarding careers. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know - we’re here to support you!

*This role is part of a Commonwealth-exempt employment program under the Age Discrimination Act 2004, aimed at improving employment opportunities for young people aged 18-26.

Apply today and take your first step into a meaningful career in care!