A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC
The opportunity
Thrive Kids is looking for enthusiastic and caring OOSH Educator to support our Before and After School Care service at Tomaree Public School. This role is perfect for someone who loves working with school-aged children, enjoys being part of a supportive team and is excited about building a meaningful, long-term career in children's services.
* This is a permanent part-time opportunity – your core days/hours are as follows: a minimum of 15 hours per week, working 6:30am to 9:15am each day plus 1.25 hours of administration time.
* Base Hourly Range: $ $ Broken Shift Allowance +12% superannuation + early childhood education and care allowance + Retention Allowance
* You will be working from Thrive Kids Tomaree Service
Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below; however, you can view the full list here
– view the position description.
* Support the delivery of fun, safe and engaging programs for school-aged children
* Assist with planning and running age-appropriate activities that encourage learning through play
* Help create a welcoming, inclusive environment where children feel safe, supported and valued
We're all about putting the right people, in the right role Here's what we're looking for:
* Experience working with children in early education, OOSH, vacation care or similar settings
* A genuine passion for supporting children's wellbeing, learning and development
* Strong communication skills and a friendly, positive approach
* Willingness to learn, grow and build a long-term career in children's services
This is life at PSC
* Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
* Long service leave when you've been with us for just over 5 years
* Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
* Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child
* PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
* Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
* Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
* And lots more…
Enough about us, we want to hear about you So tell us about…
* Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
Ready to Apply? Here's what you need to know
* Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday 18 January 2026
* Contact: Joanne Kewin, OOSH Coordinator
* For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for 'How to Apply'
* To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
* We're a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
* We've partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment
* Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care
* We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together