As an OOSH Assistant Educator with the Y Canberra Region, you'll help create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for primary school aged children.
Working alongside the Coordinator and fellow educators, you'll support fun activities, actively supervise children and build positive relationships with families.
What You'll Bring
A genuine passion for working with children and families.
Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive, team-focused attitude.
Experience working or volunteering with children.
A strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
What We're Looking For
Availability to work split shifts:
6:45am – 9:30am
2:30pm – 6:00pm
Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance (NSW), or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
Do Food Safely certificate, or willingness to obtain.
Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification, or willingness to obtain.
Y Mandatory Internal Training - completion of all required organisational online learning modules prior to commencement.
Geccko - Foundations of Child Safety Training Courses 1 & 2, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
Geccko - Advanced Child Safety Training Courses 3 & 4, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
ACT Government - Keeping Children and Young People Protected training or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
Why Join The Y?
Workers Retention Grant - We are a proud participant in the Workers Retention Grant,



supporting employment stability and growth within our sector.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Enjoy free flu shots and 24/7 access to confidential counselling for you and your immediate family through Telus Health Global.
Employee Perks & Discounts – Access exclusive rewards through Y Thanks, plus 20% off Y Canberra Region services, including childcare fees and accommodation.
Paid Onboarding & Training – Start strong with fully paid training from day one.
Salary Packaging Benefits - Salary packaging available from 16 November **** - up to $15,899 per FBT year, plus an additional $2,650 for Meals and Entertainment.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
The Y Canberra Region has a commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable people first and foremost in all of our programs and activities.
The safety, health, and wellbeing of our participants is our paramount consideration in all decisions, actions, and practices within Y Canberra Region's services.
Candidates must have the legal right to work in Australia without sponsorship.
Pre-employment checks include:
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
International Police Check - If applicable
Two verbal reference checks - At least one referee must be your manager or supervisor from your most recent role
Applications close on Friday, November 20, ****, at 11:59 PM, unless a suitable candidate is found earlier.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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