A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
The opportunity
Thrive Kids is seeking high-energy, passionate Educators to join our crew, and yes, we have multiple roles open right now! Our children love a familiar face, so we are looking for committed professionals who want to build lasting relationships with families, become a staple part of our story, and enjoy a roster that genuinely respects your work-life balance.
You can learn more about our OOSH programs here.
Why this role matters
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! At the heart of this role is a genuine commitment to child safety, being part of a team that ensures every child feels respected, protected, and heard.
When you join us as an Educator, the sky is the limit. You have the opportunity to grow your career, with our teams including:
- OOSH Supervisor (Service Coordinator)
- OOSH Coordinator (Area Manager)
Not sure how to get to that next step? You’ll have access to one-on-one sessions with our Organisation Culture Specialist to help you map out and plan your career progression!
We currently have three positions available, each offering different hours, shifts, and locations to perfectly suit your lifestyle!
Thrive Kids OOSH Educator - Shoal Bay (PSC1002)
- This is a permanent opportunity – working part-time, 26.5 hours per week+ access to a flexible working arrangement.
- Please note: You may be required to work up to 38 hours per week, to attend monthly meetings, compulsory training and 1:1’s as operationally required
- Core Working Hours: 7:00am to 8:45am & 2:45pm to 6:00pm with the remainder of hours used for service administration
- Base Salary Range: $44,357 - $48,103 pa based on 26.5 hours per week + 12% Superannuation + Broken Shift Allowance + Retention Allowance + Early Childhood Education and Care Allowance (Paid as Worker Retention Payment)
- You will be working from: Shoal Bay Public School
Thrive Kids OOSH Educator – Tomaree (PSC1001)
- This is a permanent opportunity – working part-time, 30 hours per week + access to a flexible working arrangement.
- Please note: You may be required to work up to 38 hours per week, to attend monthly meetings, compulsory training and 1:1’s as operational required
- Core Working Hours: 6:30am to 9:15am & 3:00pm to 6:00pm with the remainder of hours used for service administration
- Base Salary Range: $50,215 - $54,457 pa based on 30 hours per week + 12% Superannuation + Broken Shift Allowance + Retention Allowance + Early Childhood Education and Care Allowance (Paid as Worker Retention Payment)
- You will be working from: Tomaree Public School
Thrive Kids OOSH Educator – Seaham (PSC1195)
- This is a permanent opportunity – working part-time, 17.5 hours per week + access to a flexible working arrangement.
- Please note: You may be required to work up to 38 hours per week, to attend monthly meetings, compulsory training and 1:1’s etc as operationally required
- Core Working Hours: 2:45pm to 6:00pm with the remainder of hours used for service administration
- Base Salary Range: $29,292 - $31,766 pa based on 17.5 hours per week + 12% Superannuation + Retention Allowance + Early Childhood Education and Care Allowance (Paid as Worker Retention Payment)
- You will be working from: Seaham Public School
The key responsibilities of the role 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:
- Certificate III or equivalent in Children Services, Education or related field
- Previous experience working with Children in any industry or related field
- Current approved First Aid in an Education and Care setting and Child Protection Awareness Training qualifications and CPR certification
- Current Working With Children Check and National Police Check
- Demonstrated computer literacy
This is life at PSC!
We know you give a lot to our "little humans”, so we make sure our "big humans" are looked after too. Because this role isn't just a job; it’s a lifestyle upgrade!
- Split shifts give you the middle of the day to yourself.
- 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.
- 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?
- To be eligible for this educator role, do you hold a relevant Certificate III or equivalent in Children Services, Education or related field, all current First Aid and Child Protection credentials, and a valid NSW WWCC?
- Which site are you applying for?
Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know
Don’t wait! This is a rare opportunity, and we are eager to find our new educator. While this advertisement officially closes at midnight on Sunday 12 July, we will be assessing applications and conducting interviews as they come in. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we find the perfect fit before the deadline, so get your application in as soon as possible to ensure you don’t miss out.
Contact: 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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