Educators - Leichhardt Oshc

Centacare Brisbane; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work location

Work–life balance

Professional development

Referral bonus

Job summary

Immaculate Heart OSHC is seeking passionate educators to join our Leichhardt service, supporting children before and after school and during vacation care. You’ll help create meaningful experiences, foster curiosity, and build strong relationships within a close-knit team of up to 90 children.

You'll contribute to a play-based setting, collaborate with colleagues, attend excursions, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to complete National Child Training before commencement.
• Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Prior OSHC or similar experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing care for children.
• Create a safe, welcoming environment.
• Create fun recreational and educational experiences inclusive for all.
• Maintain positive relationships with team members.
• Collaborate within the team to achieve best outcomes for children and families.
• Attend excursions during vacation care.
• Be excited to make a difference in children's lives.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services

Job description

Make Every Afternoon an Adventure at Immaculate Heart OSHC!

At Immaculate Heart’s Outside School Hours Care Leichhardt, we believe childhood should be filled with curiosity, connection and plenty of opportunities to explore. We're looking for passionate educators to join our team and help create meaningful experiences for children before school, after school and during vacation care.

With a close-knit service of up to 90 children, you'll have the opportunity to build genuine relationships, support children's unique interests and be part of a team that loves bringing new ideas to life.

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

• A Certificate III, Diploma in Children's Services(or ACECQA approved) desirable but not essential.
• Current completion (or willingness to complete prior to commencement) of mandatory National Child Training (via Geckko).
• A current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A passion for working with children and contributing to their growth in a play-based setting
• Previous experience in OSHC or a similar environment (desirable)

Why Join Us?

• 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.