Create unforgettable moments. Inspire curious minds. Make every day matter.
Join a team that believes children thrive when they feel safe, included, connected and empowered. As a Qualified OSHC Educator, you'll help deliver engaging experiences that support children's wellbeing, confidence, learning and sense of belonging. This role aligns with a Level 3/4 Educator capability profile, where educators plan, influence and contribute to continuous improvement.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll play a key role in creating a protected, engaging and inclusive environment for school-aged children by:
Delivering fun, meaningful and child-led experiences
Supporting children's wellbeing, belonging and confidence
Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
Incorporating children's interests and voices into programming
Using observations to inform planning and continuous improvement
Maintaining active supervision and promoting child-safe practices
Contributing to service quality, compliance and improvement initiatives
Mentoring and positively influencing less experienced educators
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
Passionate about supporting children's growth and development
Confident designing engaging play and learning experiences
Skilled at building trusted relationships with children and families
Committed to inclusion, diversity and creating a sense of belonging
A positive team player who contributes ideas and supports others
Reflective, professional and always looking to improve practice




You will help the service director build an inclusive practice with strong family partnerships and continuous quality improvement and team capability development.
Essential Requirements
Approved Working with Children Check
Relevant qualification in Children's Services, Education, OSHC or related field (or working towards)
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
Understanding of child-safe practice and active supervision
Availability to work before school, after school and school holiday programs
Why Join Us?
This is more than an OSHC role. It's an opportunity to help children feel safe, capable and connected while growing your own professional skills in a supportive environment.
You'll be encouraged to contribute ideas, influence practice and build your education career while working alongside people who genuinely care about making a difference
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.
Safeguarding | The Y
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📌 Qualified Educator (Newcastle)
🏢 The Y NSW
📍 Newcastle