Casual OSHC Educator

Gowrie NSW; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Free professional development

Monthly and annual reward program

Employee referral bonus

Employee assistance program

Free flu vaccinations

Job summary

Gowrie NSW Parklea OSHC is seeking a dedicated educator to join our not-for-profit team. The role supports a safe, play-based learning environment for children and requires shifts during vacation care and term time. You should enjoy teamwork and be prepared to handle paperwork, cleaning and food prep.

We value engaged staff with strong communication and a passion for helping children grow, and the organisation offers development opportunities and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for working with children.
• Must hold valid compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC, Child Protection, First Aid).
• Geccko Mandatory Training

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance and safety requirements are met.
• Assist with paperwork, cleaning and food preparation.

Skills

Passion for children

Commitment to safety

Education

Compliance certificates (WWCC, Child Protection, First Aid)

Job description

Job Category: Outside School Hours and Care

Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this vision through our services and programs for children and families and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the early childhood sector. The image of children as active participants is core to our pedagogy, and we move forward with a strong focus on contemporary practice and innovation.

Job Description

About Gowrie NSWParklea OSHC

We are a not-for-profit OSHC service that places high value in creating a safe, play-based environment for children to thrive. We consider a friendly team dynamic to be integral to the impact of our learning programs and we are looking for someone who shares that philosophy and wants to be part of a committed and engaged team.

Please note that straight shifts will be required during vacation care periods and split shifts during term time.

Must be available to work a minimum of 3 ASC shifts per week.

The Benefits for You

• Highly engaged and values aligned workforce
• Fitness Passport (available to permanent employees)
• Free professional development through Gowrie NSW education hub
• Monthly and annual reward program and tenure incentives
• Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new educators
• Employee assistance program
• Free flu vaccinations

Your Impact

Our passionate team of educators strive to create a nurturing learning environment for the children in our care whilst ensuring they also have fun. Your excellent communication skills and genuine interest in supporting little people to grow and realise their potential will have a lasting impact.

You will also need to ensure compliance and safety requirements are met, do some paperwork and assist with cleaning and food preparation.

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have a passion for working with children
• Have valid compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC, Child Protection, First Aid etc.)
• Geccko Mandatory Training

Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your Early Childhood journey, Gowrie NSW has positions available across NSW and ACT.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

Gowrie NSW is a child safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and rights of children. Child safety is a shared responsibility and a priority across Gowrie NSW. We are committed to embedding a Child Safe culture through our systems, policies and processes and have zero tolerance for any form of child harm, abuse or neglect.

All appointments are subject to a cleared Working with Children Check and thorough screening. Reasonable enquiries will be made about your suitability to work with children, and you will be asked to respond to child safety questions as part of your application. All employees are expected to uphold Gowrie NSW’s child safety policies and procedures and contribute to creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment for every child in our care.