Educators - Leichhardt OSHC

Catholic Early EdCare; Canberra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work location

Work-life balance

Professional development

Referral bonus

Job summary

Immaculate Heart OSHC in Leichhardt is seeking passionate educators to provide before/after school care and vacation care, supporting curiosity, connection and play-based learning for up to 90 children. You will help create meaningful experiences and build trusting relationships within a supportive team.

Requirements include Certificate III in Children’s Services (or ACECQA approved), Blue Card, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Children's Services or ACECQA approved desirable but not essential.
• Current completion or willingness to complete mandatory National Child Training.
• Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or equivalent.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for working with children in a play-based setting.
• Previous OSHC or similar experience desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication and collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Children's Services

Job description

Join Immaculate Heart's OSHC - a supportive, inclusive environment focused on active learning and care. Casual roles available for before and after s

05th November, 2026

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 passionateeducators 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!

05th November, 2026

Job Requirements

• ACertificate III, Diplomain 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 QueenslandBlue 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).

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