Educator - Casino

Community Gateway; Casino; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

2 weeks bonus leave over Christmas

Split shift allowance

Laundry allowance

First Aid and Child Protection培训

Job summary

Community Gateway is seeking a Permanent Part-Time OOSH Educator for Casino, NSW. The role offers 27.5 hours per week during school terms with split shifts (Before 7:00–9:00, After 14:30–18:00) and additional hours during Vacation Care.

You will plan and deliver child-centred programs, support safety and learning, and work within a supportive, community-focused team. The position requires WWCC, Police Check, NSW driver’s license, and First Aid in an Education and Care Setting, with ongoing

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working with school-aged children.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and My Time, Our Place.
• Ability to build respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Commitment to child safety, inclusion and positive behaviour support.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of engaging, child-centred programs aligned with the My Time, Our Place Framework.
• Build positive, respectful and supportive relationships with children and families.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.
• Assist with daily routines, supervision and learning opportunities through structured and free-play activities.
• Support Vacation Care delivery, including excursions and activities.
• Collaborate with the OOSH team to provide high-quality care per the National Quality Framework.

Skills

Teamwork

Child safety

NQF knowledge

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Children's Services

Ongoing study towards relevant cert

Tools

OWNA

Job description

Northern Rivers Community Gateway | Community Gateway OOSH

Location: Casino, NSW
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time - 27.5 hours per week
Classification: Children's Services Award - Levels 1-3, dependent on qualifications and experience
Additional Benefits: Salary packaging, 2 weeks bonus leave over Christmas, split shift and laundry allowances

Permanent Part-Time OOSH Educator - Casino

Join Our Team at Community Gateway Out of School Hours Care (OOSH)!

Are you passionate about creating safe, fun and enriching environments for children? Are you looking for a rewarding permanent part-time role with great benefits, consistent hours and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in your local community?

Community Gateway OOSH (previously known as Rainbow Region Kids), a program of Northern Rivers Community Gateway, is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Permanent Part-Time Educator to join our team at our Casino OOSH service.

Our service provides Before and After School Care during school terms, as well as an engaging Vacation Care program during school holidays.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with school-aged children and wants to be part of a supportive, inclusive and community-focused organisation.

About the Role

This position offers 27.5 permanent part-time hours per week during school terms, working split shifts Monday to Friday:

• Before School Care: 7:00am â 9:00am
• After School Care: 2:30pm â 6:00pm
• Total: 5.5 hours per day / 27.5 hours per week

During school holidays, our Vacation Care program operates between 8:00am and 6:00pm, providing opportunities for increased working hours and involvement in a variety of exciting activities and excursions.

As an OOSH Educator, you will:

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging, child-centred programs aligned with the My Time, Our Place Framework.
• Build positive, respectful and supportive relationships with children and families.
• Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where children can learn, play and thrive.
• Assist with daily routines, supervision and learning opportunities through structured and free-play activities.
• Support the delivery of our Vacation Care program, including excursions and special activities.
• Work collaboratively with our OOSH team to provide high-quality care in accordance with the National Quality Framework.

What We Offer

At Community Gateway, we value our people and the important work they do. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Permanent part-time employment with consistent, guaranteed hours during school terms.
• 2 weeks bonus leave over the Christmas period, in addition to your standard annual leave entitlements.
• Attractive salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
• Daily split shift allowance and laundry allowance in accordance with the Children's Services Award.
• Opportunities for increased hours during our Vacation Care programs throughout school holidays.
• Paid First Aid and Child Protection training to support your professional development.
• A supportive, inclusive and child-safe workplace.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth within our OOSH services.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in your local community.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• A genuine interest in working with school-aged children and supporting their learning, development and wellbeing.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of, or willingness to develop knowledge of, the National Quality Framework (NQF) and My Time, Our Place learning framework.
• Ability to build meaningful and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Strong commitment to child safety, inclusion and positive behaviour support.
• Availability to work the required Before and After School Care shifts, Monday to Friday, and participate in Vacation Care programs during school holidays.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with school-aged children in education, recreation or care settings.
• Currently studying towards or holding a Certificate III or higher qualification in Children's Services, Education or a related field.
• Experience using digital childcare management platforms, such as OWNA.
• Experience supporting children with diverse needs and abilities.

Requirements

• Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• NSW Driver's Licence and access to reliable transport.
• First Aid qualification in an Education and Care Setting (training provided).
• Completion of, or willingness to complete, a recognised Child Protection course (training provided).

For more information, contact:

Ben Barratt
People & Culture Officer
**********@nrcg.org.au

Northern Rivers Community Gateway is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, people living with disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.