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We’re seeking dedicated Educators to join us in providing engaging before and after school care, as well as vacation care for young people.

The role offers flexibility with hours from 6.30am to 9am for before school care and 2.30pm-6.30pm for after school care, accommodating your personal life commitments. During school holidays, there is the opportunity to pick up full days of work in vacation care. You'll be part of our not-for-profit Child Care Services, known for exceeding or meeting national quality education standards.

This position is perfect for those seeking a role that complements studying or offers a great work/life balance. Our services span across the Penrith LGA, operating in purpose-built facilities as well as school sites.

Your day will involve

As an OSHC Engagement Educator, you’ll be responsible for planning and executing activities that foster the development of life skills while igniting a sense of excitement and curiosity. Here’s a glimpse into what your day might involve:

• Interacting and supervising with young people
• Facilitating Life Skills Development
• Snack and Mealtimes
• Planning activities
• Building relationships

Temporary Part-time positions are available in the following locations:

• South Penrith (Afternoons only)
• Cranebrook (Afternoons only)
• Cambridge Gardens (Morning and afternoon)
• Orchard Hills (Tuesday afternoon)

What are we looking for

• Experience supervising and interacting with children
• Working with children check (WWCC)
• Current First Aid Certificate with Asthma and Anaphylaxis and CPR (HLTAID004 / HLTA012)
• Ability to follow safeguarding priorities
• Team player, contributing and upholding organisational values
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks to get things done efficiently

What we would like you to have - desirables

• Completed or working towards a qualification in a relevant field (Childcare, Sport & Recreation, Youth Work, Social Sciences, Teaching, Community Services, Health)
• Current LR Driver License (or willing to obtain)
• Child Protection Certificate - Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk (or willing to obtain)

What’s on offer

• Flexible hours for a work-life balance including casual and part time positions
• Career opportunities including study support and capability mapping of your skills to enable you to grow to your full potential
• 15 days personal leave per year
• Health and wellbeing leave
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Access to fitness passport
• Complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres

Commencing hourly rate: $30.00 - $34.72 + 11.5% superannuation.

About Penrith City Council

Join Penrith City Council, where we prioritise both our community and our employees. We understand that work is just one aspect of your life, so we're committed to supporting you in all the moments that matter.

As the largest local government childcare service provider in NSW, we annually cater to over 4,000 children across 53 childcare services. Committed to enriching the lives of families and children, we offer various childcare services, including Long Day Care, Vacation and Out of School Hours Care, Preschools, and a Mobile Playvan. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to the intellectual, social, and physical development of the children in our care.

This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website. 

You will be required to undertake background checks, including a Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and a Functional Test as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

For further information about the position, please contact Anna Taha, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 4732 8044.