Casual OSHC Educator | Park Orchards

Macseye; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

MACSEYE is seeking a Casual OSHC Educator for Park Orchards to support safe, engaging before and after school experiences. Work around your availability with flexible hours while making a positive impact on children's days.

You will create safe spaces, lead hands-on activities, build strong connections with families and colleagues, and participate in training to grow your skills. Applicants should have Cert III or higher, First Aid/ CPR/WWCC, and valid work rights.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with children.
• Warm, collaborative approach with strong communication skills.
• Cert III (or higher) in ACECQA recognised qualification (or currently studying).
• Valid First Aid, CPR, WWCC, and Australian work rights (or able to obtain these).

Responsibilities

• Create Safe and Inspiring Spaces: design environments where children feel secure, supported, and motivated to explore and learn.
• Plan Engaging Experiences: lead hands-on, fun, and creative activities that spark curiosity and learning.
• Build Strong Connections: develop positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Champion Wellbeing and Growth: support each child's social, emotional, and developmental needs while promoting wellbeing.
• Collaborate and Innovate: work with your team to co-create programs reflecting children's interests.

Skills

Genuine passion for children

Warm collaborative approach

Strong communication skills

Education

Cert III (or higher) ACECQA qualification

First Aid / CPR / WWCC + Australian work rights

Job description

• Department: Service Delivery - in-service roles
• Compensation: AUD 37 - AUD 47 - hourly

Company Description

Casual OSHC Educators – Park Orchards

Whether you’re studying, working another job or simply looking for flexible hours, this is an opportunity to work around your availability while making a positive impact on children’s days.

Bring your energy, creativity and caring nature to a supportive team and help create safe, fun and engaging experiences before and after school.

Work that fits your life – Pick up shifts that suit your availability, whether you’re studying, working elsewhere or managing other commitments.

Bring your energy – Get creative with activities, games and experiences that children enjoy.

Be part of a great team – Work alongside supportive, passionate educators in a collaborative environment.

Keep growing – Access training and development opportunities to build your skills and confidence.

If you’re ready to make a difference in children’s days while enjoying the flexibility of casual work, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Description

Your Role as an Educator

• Create Safe and Inspiring Spaces
  Design environments where children feel secure, supported, and motivated to explore and learn.


• Plan Engaging Experiences
  Lead hands-on, fun, and creative activities that spark curiosity, imagination, and a love of learning.


• Build Strong Connections
  Develop positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues, fostering a welcoming, community-focused environment.


• Champion Wellbeing and Growth
  Support each child’s social, emotional, and developmental needs while promoting overall wellbeing.


• Collaborate and Innovate
  Work closely with your team to co-create programs that reflect children’s interests, ideas, and voices.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for working with children


• A warm, collaborative approach with strong communication skills


• Cert III (or higher) in an ACECQA recognised qualification(or currently studying)


• Valid First Aid, CPR, WWCC, and Australian work rights (or able to obtain these)

Additional Information

About Us

MACSEYE is committed to providing high-quality early learning and Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) programs across the Melbourne Catholic Archdiocese. Our approach focuses on holistic development - supporting children’s wellbeing, identity, learning, and sense of belonging within their communities.

At MACSEYE, you’ll join a child-led, collaborative environment where your work makes a genuine difference.

As a child safe organisation, MACSEYE prioritises the safety, wellbeing and protection of children in our care. We require applicants to undergo relevant child safety screening prior to appointment and for all employees to adhere with our child safe practices.

We welcome applications from people from all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disabilities.

At MACSEYE we don't use AI to screen applications or conduct interviews. We ask that you don't use AI tools during the recruitment process, either in screening or interviews, as we want to get to know the real you.

If you have any questions please email [e-mail].