OSHC Assistant

OSHC Assistant

Contract Type: Casual/Relief Position

Applications Close: 13 July 2026

Empower children to explore, create and connect through engaging play-based experiences that make every OSHC session meaningful and memorable!

Casual hours - before and after school shifts (10 hours per week on average, increased up to 38 hours per week for Vacation Care)

Opportunities available at our White Rock Campus

Above Award Rates $39.18 to $49.82 per hour (dependent on experience) + 12.75% Superannuation

Why This Role Matters

As an OSHC Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the wellbeing and growth of primary aged children through before and after school programs. Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment, delivering high-quality programs and experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, and positive development.

About TAS Early Learning

At TAS, we believe in creating a vibrant and supportive OSHC environment where primary-aged children can explore and connect before and after the school day. Our program encourages curiosity through hands-on, play-based experiences, outdoor exploration, and opportunities for children to follow their own interests. As a service committed to high-quality care, we provide a space where children feel safe, included, and confident to be themselves, and where educators are valued, supported, and empowered to make a positive impact in every session.

We enjoy working in a caring and connected community where every member of our staff is valued for their expertise and creativity. Together, we draw on our values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and curiosity to create a nurturing community where staff and children can flourish.

About the Role

In this role, the successful applicant will:

• Support Play-Based Activities — Assist in delivering engaging, play based experiences that inspire curiosity and support children’s development and wellbeing.
• Create Inclusive Environments — Help set up and maintain inclusive, stimulating spaces that encourage exploration, creativity, and discovery.
• Build Positive Relationships — Foster warm, nurturing relationships with children to promote emotional safety, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging.
• Support Family Partnerships — Communicate respectfully with families, supporting positive partnerships that contribute to each child’s learning journey.
• Collaborate with the Team — Work closely with the OSHC team to ensure smooth daily operations, consistent supervision, and a positive, child centred program culture.

Our TAS OSHC Service is offered on all school days, including pupil-free days (closed public holidays and for 2 weeks over Christmas each year.)

• Before School Care operating hours are 7am to 8:30am
• After school Care operating hours are 3:00pm to 5:45pm

Vacation Care operates during school holidays and on pupil-free days. It combines excursions, theme-based days, specialty clubs and incursions.

• Vacation Care operating hours are 7:00am to 5:45pm

Here’s what’s on offer:

• A supportive, inclusive and passionate working environment
• Strong leadership, guidance and ongoing support
• High quality resources and facilities
• Discounted tuition fees for children of staff
• 12.75% superannuation
• ASCA Retail & Hire Car Discounts
• Onsite gym and aquatic centre

About you

To be successful in this role you are:

• A team player who is warm and friendly person with a child nurturing disposition, motivated to contribute to our work towards a centre of excellence.
• A respectful communicator focused on building strong relationships
• Passionate about creating an inclusive, safe and engaging environment where all children feel respected, supported and able to participate
• Can assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a high-quality program, this includes contributing to the QIP.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and open to learning new systems

You will also bring:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services (or similar qualification) or working towards attainment, or
• Working towards a certificate or tertiary qualification such as Education, Nursing etc.
• Experience in OSHC or Vacation care preferably in a school environment (preferred)
• Certificate - CPR
• Certificate - First Aid

How to Apply

We will process applications as they come through, so apply today by clicking the APPLY NOW button and upload the below documents in Microsoft Word or PDF format:

• Your current résumé, and
• A cover letter outlining your experience for this position

If you are seeking a role where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference, we invite you to apply and become part of the TAS community.

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.