Educator - Sunshine Beach

Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible shifts across CEEC services

Work-life balance

Rewards program

Employee referral bonus

Childcare discount

Job summary

Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane – Sunshine Coast QLD is seeking an Educational Leader for St Thomas More Outside School Hours Care in Sunshine Beach. This permanent part-time role (min 15 hours/week) focuses on leading quality educational programs and supporting a caring, inclusive learning environment for school-aged children.

You’ll collaborate with coordinators, supervise staff, and ensure safety and compliance while fostering child-led experiences and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-equivalent) is required.
• Current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
• Current Childcare First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
• Knowledge of the My Time, Our Place Framework and National Quality Standard.
• Experience in OSHC or similar children's services.
• Strong understanding of quality educational programming and reflective practice.
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to step into the Responsible Person role when required.
• Completion of Child Safety Courses 1 & 2 (mandatory); Courses 3 & 4 highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development and implementation of a high-quality, inclusive educational program aligned with My Time, Our Place.
• Inspire educators to create engaging, meaningful and child-led learning experiences.
• Support the team to provide a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment where every child feels valued.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, families and team members.
• Observe, reflect on and contribute to continuous improvement across the service.
• Support educators with programming, documentation, planning and reflective practice.
• Promote children's agency, wellbeing, inclusion and participation in everyday experiences.
• Collaborate with the Service Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator to achieve positive outcomes for children, families and the team.
• Step into the Responsible Person (RP) role when required, in the absence of the Service Coordinator or Assistant Coordinator.
• Participate in exciting experiences and excursions throughout vacation care.
• Contribute to a positive team culture where everyone feels supported, valued and empowered to do their best work.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Passion for children's learning

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

Job description

Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane – Sunshine Coast QLD

18d ago , from Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane

We’re looking for a passionate and experiencedEducational Leaderto join our friendly team atSt Thomas More Outside School Hours Care in Sunshine Beach.

Located on the grounds of St Thomas More Catholic Primary School — just minutes from the stunning Sunshine Beach — our service provides a fun, safe and supportive environment where children can relax, learn and grow.
As our Educational Leader, you’ll play an important role in supporting the quality of our educational program, inspiring our team and creating meaningful learning experiences for school-aged children.

This is apermanent part-time position with a minimum of 15 hours per week, with the opportunity to work additional hours depending on the shifts and operational needs of the service.

A Day in the Life of an Educational Leader:

• Lead and support the development and implementation of a high-quality, inclusive educational program aligned withMy Time, Our Place.
• Inspire educators to create engaging, meaningful and child-led learning experiences.
• Support the team to provide a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment where every child feels valued.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, families and team members.
• Observe, reflect on and contribute to continuous improvement across the service.
• Support educators with programming, documentation, planning and reflective practice.
• Promote children's agency, wellbeing, inclusion and participation in everyday experiences.
• Collaborate with the Service Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator to achieve positive outcomes for children, families and the team.
• Step into theResponsible Person (RP)role when required, in the absence of the Service Coordinator or Assistant Coordinator.
• Participate in exciting experiences and excursions throughout vacation care.
• Contribute to a positive team culture where everyone feels supported, valued and empowered to do their best work.

Join Our Team at St Thomas More OSHC!

We’re looking for a passionate and experiencedEducational Leaderto join our friendly team atSt Thomas More Outside School Hours Care in Sunshine Beach.

Located on the grounds of St Thomas More Catholic Primary School — just minutes from the stunning Sunshine Beach — our service provides a fun, safe and supportive environment where children can relax, learn and grow.
As our Educational Leader, you’ll play an important role in supporting the quality of our educational program, inspiring our team and creating meaningful learning experiences for school-aged children.

This is apermanent part-time position with a minimum of 15 hours per week, with the opportunity to work additional hours depending on the shifts and operational needs of the service.

A Day in the Life of an Educational Leader:

• Lead and support the development and implementation of a high-quality, inclusive educational program aligned withMy Time, Our Place.
• Inspire educators to create engaging, meaningful and child-led learning experiences.
• Support the team to provide a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment where every child feels valued.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, families and team members.
• Observe, reflect on and contribute to continuous improvement across the service.
• Support educators with programming, documentation, planning and reflective practice.
• Promote children's agency, wellbeing, inclusion and participation in everyday experiences.
• Collaborate with the Service Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator to achieve positive outcomes for children, families and the team.
• Step into theResponsible Person (RP)role when required, in the absence of the Service Coordinator or Assistant Coordinator.
• Participate in exciting experiences and excursions throughout vacation care.
• Contribute to a positive team culture where everyone feels supported, valued and empowered to do their best work.

What You’ll Need:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care(or an ACECQA-approved equivalent).
• CurrentQueensland Blue Card(Working with Children Check).
• Current Childcare First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
• Knowledge and understanding of theMy Time, Our Place Framework, National Quality Standard and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Experience in OSHC or a similar children's services environment.
• Strong understanding of quality educational programming and reflective practice.
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting school-aged children to learn, develop and thrive.
• Confidence and willingness to step into theResponsible Person rolewhen required.
• Completion ofChild Safety Courses 1 & 2(mandatory);Courses 3 & 4highly regarded.

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.