Job Description

A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

Are you looking for a flexible role that balances beautifully with study, family, or other life commitments? Or perhaps you are keen to pick up extra shifts across the week while making a real difference in the lives of local children?

At Thrive Kids, our programs are constantly evolving to support our community’s little humans in their educational growth, and that means our teams are growing too! We are currently looking for enthusiastic and collaborative individuals to join us in the following roles:

• Casual OOSH Support Educator: A fantastic entry-level pathway into the sector! No prior qualifications are needed, just a passion for working with children and a willingness to learn.
• Casual OOSH Educator: Perfect for those who hold or are actively studying towards a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or an approved school-age care qualification).
• Casual Mobile Services Educator: Ideal for those who hold a Certificate or Diploma based in Early Childhood Education and Care. With opportunities to work across Pre-School and OOSH Services!

Our services are located across our local government area, to find out more about our:

• OOSH Services, click here
• Vacation Care, click here
• Mobile Pre-School Educator, click here

What Do Shifts Look Like?

• OOSH Morning Shifts: Start at 6:30am and work until 9:00am.
• OOSH Afternoon Shifts: Start at 2:30pm and work until 6:00pm.
• Vacation Care: Longer shift times are available during school holidays!
• Mobile Pre-school Shifts: Vary across the week depending on community program schedules.

We have multiple Casual opportunities available across multiple services!

Casual OOSH Support Educator

• Base Salary Range: $40.91 - $43.91 per hour + 12% superannuation + Early Childhood Education and Care Allowance (Paid as Worker Retention Payment)
• You could be working from: Boomerang Park, Clarence Town, Fern Bay, Grahamstown, Medowie, Raymond Terrace, Seaham, Shoal Bay, Tomaree, Wirreanda.
• To learn more about the role, you can view the Position Description or review the Job Demand Analysis.

Casual OOSH Educator

• Base Salary Range: $41.84 - $45.37 per hour + 12% superannuation + Early Childhood Education and Care Allowance (Paid as Worker Retention Payment)
• You could be working from: Boomerang Park, Clarence Town, Fern Bay, Grahamstown, Medowie, Raymond Terrace, Seaham, Shoal Bay, Tomaree, Wirreanda.
• To learn more about the role, you can view the Position Description or review the Job Demand Analysis.

Casual Mobile Services Educator

• Base Salary Range: $41.84 - $45.37 per hour + 12% superannuation
• You could be working from: Salt Ash, Fern Bay, Medowie, Raymond Terrace
• To learn more about the role, you can view the Position Description or review the Job Demand Analysis.

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Certificate or Diploma based in Early Childhood Education and Care, please refer to the position descriptions for role relevance.
• Current approved First Aid in an Education and Care setting and Child Protection Awareness Training qualifications and CPR certification, please refer to the position descriptions for role relevance.
• All positions require current Working With Children Check and National Police Check.

This is life at PSC!

• Work/Life balance with rosters to suit your study or outside of work commitments where we can!
• We want to see you thrive. We offer payment to maintain any compliance training you need during your employment, including First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and Child Protection.
• 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
• Mentoring in the workplace to help you gain experience and grow your career at PSC!
• 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?
• What position are you applying for?
• What is your availability?

Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 25 October 2026

For OOSH Enquiries, please contact: Jenna Hopewell, OOSH Coordinator on 49880329 or Jo Kewin, OOSH Coordinator on 4988 0335.

For Mobile Pre-School Enquiries, please contact: Karyn Powter, Early Education Coordinator on 0409 823 346 or Darlene Edwards, Mobile Children’s Services Nominated Supervisor on 0428 951 387.

For Application Enquiries, please contact: Katarina Currey, Talent Acquisition Advisor on 0499 796 365.

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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