Educators - Beaudesert Oshc

Centacare Brisbane; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work location

Work–life balance

Career development

Referral bonus

Job summary

St Mary’s Outside School Hours Care - Beaudesert is seeking a passionate Qualified Educator to support our Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care programs for up to 60 primary school-aged children. You will help create a fun, safe and engaging environment where children learn, grow and thrive.

If you enjoy bringing creative ideas to life and working in a collaborative team, this role offers flexible shifts and the chance to contribute to a caring, play-based learning program

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services (or working towards) as per ACECQA guidance.
• Blue Card (Queensland Working with Children Check) current.
• Completion of mandatory National Child Training (Gecko 1-4) or willingness to complete.
• Passions for education and care of school-aged children in a play-based setting.
• Understanding of NQF, My Time Our Place or EYLF or ability to learn them.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, nurturing care for children in OSHC.
• Create a safe, inclusive, welcoming environment.
• Plan and facilitate fun, play-based experiences and activities.
• Support children’s wellbeing, learning and development.
• Build positive relationships with families, children and colleagues.
• Collaborate with an experienced and supportive team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child engagement

Education

Certificate III in Children’s Services

Diploma in Children’s Services

Tools

Gecko training platform

Job description

Looking for a role where no two days are the same? Join the welcoming team at St Mary’s Outside School Hours Care - Beaudesert and help create a fun, safe and engaging environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. We are seeking enthusiastic and passionate Qualified Educator to support our Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care programs for up to 60 primary school-aged children. If you enjoy working with children, love bringing creative ideas to life, and thrive in a team environment, we’d love to hear from you. Whether your passion is sport, art, music, outdoor play, STEM activities or creative experiences, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing warm, nurturing care for children
• Creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment
• Planning and facilitating fun, play-based experiences and activities
• Supporting children’s wellbeing, learning and development
• Building positive relationships with families, children and colleagues
• Working collaboratively within an experienced and supportive team

Job Requirements:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Children Services (or working towards) or equivalent as per ACECQA guidelines would be desirable but not essential.
• 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).
• A passion for the education and care of school aged children in a play-based environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework, My Time Our Place or Early Years Learning framework and National Law/Regulations or ability to acquire
• Effective oral and written communication within the workplace

If you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas and passion to a rewarding OSHC role.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary – Be rewarded for your expertise and accomplishments with a salary that reflects your qualifications and experience.
• Flexible work location – Enjoy the stability of working at one primary service, with the option to pick up additional shifts across CEEC’s 130+ services if you’re looking for more variety or hours.
• Work–life balance – Take advantage of flexible split shifts, giving you the ability to shape your workday around your lifestyle and maintain a healthy balance between your personal and professional commitments.
• Continuous growth opportunities – Develop your career with access to ongoing professional learning and support for further study, helping you grow your skills and expertise within a supportive team culture.
• Referral bonus – Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer a successful candidate and receive a generous referral bonus as our way of saying thank you for helping us grow our team!

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.