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.

OUR EMPLOYER PARTNER

Founded in 2017, TheirCare has grown from a single flagship service in Melbourne to delivering high-quality Outside School Hours Care and Holiday Programs for families across Australia. With a strong focus on enriching communities, TheirCare partners with schools and families to create safe, inclusive, and engaging environments where children can learn, play, and thrive. Their qualified and caring educators are passionate about supporting children’s development and providing programs that help families feel supported all year round.

THE COMMITMENT

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

Alternate Morning and Afternoon shifts: 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Based in Cranbrook

THE PERKS

- Outstanding 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

- Has empathy and emotional intelligence
- Is a reliable team player
- Is creative and adaptable

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

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 secure practices and working in the sector. To learn more visit:

ABOUT US

- BOLD : We like to stand out from the crowd.
- CREATIVE : 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.

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