OSHC Educational Leader

About the role
As the Educational Leader in our not-for-profit Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping high-quality programs that inspire children’s learning and wellbeing. This is a chance to lead with purpose, guiding educators to deliver engaging experiences while ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework. You’ll be supported by a collaborative team and a caring organisation that values professional growth, innovation, and the difference we make in our community.

Our OSHC offers before and after school care as well as vacation care. Located in Berowra Heights on the beautiful grounds of St Bernard’s primary school.

Location: Berowra Heights NSW
Employed: Permanent part time
Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: 7am to 10am and 2:00pm to 6pm (35 hours per week)

You will bring with you:

• Understanding and experience with My Time, Our Place Framework
• Assisting the Coordinator to plan, implement and evaluate programs
• Stepping up as Responsible Person when required
• School pick up and drop offs
• Organising breakfast and afternoon tea
• Ensuring a welcoming, safe, hygienic environment, reflective of best practices
• Creating a fun and engaging environment through play experiences
• Developing positive and supportive relationships with children and families
• Ability to form collaborative and positive relationship with colleagues

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Experience working with school aged children
• Relevant Child Care qualifications (Cert IV in Out of School Hours Care or Diploma) or working towards desirable
• Current and valid Working With Children Check clearance
• Completed or willing to complete Safe Food Handling training
• First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one before starting
• Completion of Identify & Report Children and Young People at Risk (CHCPRT025) or equivalent

Why Join CatholicCare?

• Salary Packaging – Reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
• Fitness Passport program – enjoy discounted memberships at a wide range of gyms and fitness facilities across Australia
• Training & Development – Ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career
• Employee Assistance Program – Free, confidential counselling and support
• Bupa Health Discounts – Discounted membership fees
• Extra Leave – Additional paid leave day over Christmas
• Hope Awards – Be recognised and celebrated for your impact
• Baby Bonus – Paid bonus for eligible primary carer

About us
At CatholicCare, we understand the importance of children getting off to a good start in happy, creative and supportive environments that provide opportunities for children to explore, make friends, build on their strengths and get any extra help they need to set them on a positive learning journey.

CatholicCare is a safe, inclusive, and respectful employer. We value the unique perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are committed to working alongside First Nations communities.

We strongly encourage First Nations people to apply. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, genders, faiths and diversity.

Take the next step — apply today and help shape something extraordinary!