Overview
A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
The opportunity
Looking for an opportunity to balance both study and work? Or, maybe you're looking to pick up a few extra shifts across the week?
At Thrive Kids, we have opportunities for Casual OOSH Educators to join our teams at Boomerang Park, Clarence Town, Grahamstown, Fern Bay, Medowie, Raymond Terrace, Seaham, Shoal Bay, Tomaree, and Wirreanda.
What do shifts look like?
* Morning Shifts: start at 6:30am and work until 9:00am
* Afternoon Shifts: start at 2:30pm and work until 6:00pm
* Vacation Care: longer shift times available!
Why become a Casual OOSH Educator at Thrive Kids?
Thrive Kids embrace the level of difference that each of our employees bring and offer a roster that allows you to focus on the things you consider important outside of your career and through all stages of life!
When you join our team as a Casual OOSH Educator, you also have the opportunity to grow your career at Thrive Kids, with our teams including:
* OOSH Educators (2IC)
* OOSH Supervisor (Service Coordinator)
* OOSH Coordinator (Area Manager)
We want to see you thrive at Thrive Kids, and invest in your development, offering payment for any compliance training you may need throughout your employment, including training in First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and Child Protection.
This is a casual opportunity
* Casual Hourly Rate Range: $40.23 to $43.63 / hour + 12% superannuation
* Working across all services when operationally required
Key responsibilities
The key responsibilities of a Casual OOSH Educator can be found in the position description here – view the position description.
We're all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here's what we're looking for:
* Experience working with children – this could be babysitting, before and after school care, teaching, etc.
* Working with children check (or ability to obtain prior to starting)
Life at PSC
* Work/Life balance with rosters to suit your study or outside of work commitments where we can!
* 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 at a discounted price for you and your partner!
* Mentoring in the workplace to help you gain experience and grow your career at PSC!
We want to hear about you! So tell us about...
* Why you want this role?
* What is your experience in working with children?
* What is your availability?
* What is your preferred location/s?
Ready to Apply? Here's what you need to know
Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday 8 March 2026
Contact: Jenna Hopewell, OOSH Coordinator, on 02 4988 0329 or Joanne Kewin, OOSH Coordinator, on 02 4988 0335
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
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