Educator - Ashgrove Oshc

Centacare Brisbane; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible shifts

Work-life balance

Reward and recognition program

Employee referral bonus

Childcare discount

Job summary

St Finbarr's Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) in Ashgrove is seeking a Casual Educator to join our team. We provide before school, after school and vacation care with a child-initiated, play-based approach to nurture each child’s unique age, interests, skills and abilities.

If you’re enthusiastic, compassionate and excited to inspire young minds, we’d love you on our team. As a Casual Educator you’ll create engaging, inclusive activities, work with a supportive team and help ensure a safe,

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Children Services (or ACECQA equivalent) would be desirable.
• Passion for the education and care of school aged children in a play-based setting.
• Knowledge of national quality framework is desirable and WWCC is required.

Responsibilities

• Providing nurturing care for children
• Ensuring a safe, secure and welcoming environment
• Create fun recreational and educational experiences that are inclusive for all
• Maintain positive working relationships with all team members
• Work collaboratively within an established team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families
• Opportunity to attend fun excursions during vacation care
• Feel excited to come to work to make a difference to the lives of children in our care

Skills

Childcare experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Certificate III / Diploma in Children Services (or ACECQA equivalent)

Job description

We’re looking for a Casual Educator to join our team at St Finbarr's Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) in Ashgrove! At St Finbarr's OSHC, we provide before school, after school, and vacation care. Our programs are designed to cater to each child's unique age, interests, skills, and abilities. With a flexible, child-initiated approach, we encourage free play and provide a variety of experiences—both indoors and outdoors, as well as individual and group activities. If you're enthusiastic, compassionate, and excited to inspire young minds, we'd love to have you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing nurturing care for children
• Ensuring a safe, secure and welcoming environment
• Create fun recreational and educational experiences that are inclusive for all
• Maintain positive working relationships with all team members
• Work collaboratively within an established team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.
• Opportunity to attend fun excursions during vacation care
• Feel excited to come to work to make a difference to the lives of children in our care!

Job Requirements

• Certificate III or Diploma in Children Services (or ACECQA equivalent) would be desirable.
• A passion for the education and care of school aged children in a play-based
• Knowledge of national quality framework, My Time Our Place is desirable.
• Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Current completion (or willingness to complete prior to commencement) of mandatory National Child Training (via Geckko 1-2 & 3-4).

Benefits

• Competitive Salary - Earn a salary that mirrors your expertise and accomplishments, turning your qualifications and experience into exciting financial rewards
• Flexible work location - Work from one primary service with the opportunity to work additional shifts across CEEC's 130+ services, if desired.
• Work life balance - Benefit from the flexibility of split shifts, allowing you to tailor your work hours to fit your lifestyle and achieve a balance between personal and professional pursuits.
• Reward and Recognition Program - Be acknowledged and rewarded for your amazing work, and outstanding contribution
• Employee Referral Bonus - Know someone who'd be a great fit? Refer them to join CEEC and receive a referral bonus as a thank-you for helping grow our team.
• Up to 95% Childcare Discount - Take advantage of generous staff discounts across 130+ CEEC services – supporting both your career and your family.

Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe

Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in its care and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. The protection of children is our highest priority. To uphold this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings as part of our recruitment process, and all employees working with children must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.