The Y Forestville OSHC is a welcoming, school-based Out of School Hours Care service at the heart of the Forestville community, offering Before School Care, After School Care, and Vacation Care. We provide a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children can relax, build confidence, and feel a genuine sense of belonging beyond the school day.

Our programs are designed to spark curiosity, connection, and wellbeing through a balanced mix of active play, creative experiences, and quiet moments for reflection. Children are encouraged to explore their interests, make choices, and develop independence in a space that celebrates individuality and supports every child to thrive.

For educators and job seekers, Forestville OSHC offers a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where you can make a meaningful impact every day. Join a team-oriented team that values creativity, initiative, and genuine care, while helping children feel seen, supported, and empowered.

This role offers standard indicative scheduled hours, with additional temporary hours available to support Inclusion Support Supplement (ISS) requirements.

About the Role

The creation of this position has been thoughtfully designed to deliver meaningful outcomes for children, families, and our team. By establishing a permanent role, we aim to:

- Provide greater staffing stability across the service
- Ensure continuity of care for all children in our program
- Deliver consistent, high-quality support for children with additional needs
- Reduce reliance on casual and agency staff
- Build stronger, more trusting relationships with children and their families
- Create a more sustainable and cost-effective staffing model

About the Hours

This role is offered on a permanent part-time basis.



Additional temporary hours linked to approved ISS funding will be managed through a variation to contract and reviewed on a regular basis. This versatile approach ensures:

- Alignment with approved ISS funding allocations
- Responsiveness to service needs and operational requirements
- The ability to adjust hours as funding requirements evolve
- Consistently high-quality outcomes for children
- Long-term financial sustainability for the service

Why Join Us?

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families while being part of a supportive, values-driven team. We are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing, and we celebrate the unique perspectives and strengths each team member brings.

If you are passionate about inclusive early childhood education and are looking for a role where your work truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate more than 80 sites, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Commitment to Safeguarding

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. We embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept safe at all times.

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