OSHC Assistant

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% Superannuation

Onsite gym and aquatic centre

Discounted tuition fees for children

supportive working environment

Job summary

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD seeks a casual OSHC Assistant for Kewarra Beach service in Queensland. Shifts include before/after school care with a minimum of 15 hours per week and up to 38 hours during Vacation Care, with Above Award rates of $39.18 to $49.82 per hour plus 12.75% superannuation.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality play-based experiences, creating inclusive environments, and building strong relationships with children and families.

Qualifications

• Team player with a warm, friendly disposition.
• Strong communicator focused on building relationships with families and children.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging play-based activities that support children's development and wellbeing.
• Create inclusive, stimulating spaces that encourage exploration and creativity.
• Foster positive relationships with children to promote emotional safety and belonging.
• Support partnerships with families to enhance each child’s learning journey.
• Collaborate with OSHC team to ensure smooth daily operations and supervision.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Certificate III in Children’s Services

Diploma in Children’s Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Empower children to explore,createand connect through engagingplay-basedexperiences that make every OSHCsession meaningful and memorable!

Casual hours - before and after school shifts (15 hours per week minimum, increased up to 38 hours per week for Vacation Care)

Opportunities available at our Kewarra Beach OSHC Service

Above Award Rates$39.18to$49.82per hour(dependenton experience)+12.75% Superannuation

Why This Role Matters

As anOSHCAssistant, youwill playan important rolein supporting the wellbeing and growth ofprimary agedchildrenthrough before and after school programs. Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment,delivering high-quality programs and experiences that encourage curiosity,confidence,and positive development.

About TAS Early Learning

At TAS, we believe in creating a vibrant and supportive OSHC environment where primary-aged children canexplore andconnectbefore andafter the school day. Our program encourages curiosity throughhands-on, play-based experiences, outdoor exploration, and opportunities for children to follow their own interests. As a service committed to high-quality care, we provide a space where children feel safe, included, and confident to be themselves, and where educatorsare valued, supported, and empowered to make a positive impact in every session.

Weenjoy working in acaring and connected community where every memberof our staffis valuedfor theirexpertiseand creativity.Together, we draw on our valuesof perseverance,integrity,compassionand curiosity tocreate a nurturing, community where staff and children can flourish.

About the Role

In this role, the successful applicant will:

Support Play‑Based Activities— Assist in delivering engaging,play basedexperiences that inspire curiosity and support children’s development and wellbeing.

Create Inclusive Environments— Help set up andmaintaininclusive, stimulating spaces that encourage exploration, creativity, and discovery.

Build Positive Relationships— Foster warm, nurturing relationships with children to promote emotional safety, confidence, anda strong senseof belonging.

Support Family Partnerships— Communicate respectfully with families, supporting positive partnerships that contribute to each child’s learning journey.

Collaborate with the Team— Work closely with the OSHC team to ensure smooth daily operations, consistent supervision, and a positive,child centredprogram culture.

Our TASOSHCServiceis offeredon all school days, including pupil-free days (closed public holidays and for 2 weeks over Christmas each year.)

Before School Care operating hours are 7am to 8:30am

After school Care operating hours are3:00pm to 5:45pm

Vacation Careoperatesduring school holidays and on pupil-free days. It combines excursions, theme-based days, specialtyclubsand incursions.

Vacation Care operating hours are7:00am to 5:45pm

Here’swhat’son offer:

A supportive,inclusiveandpassionateworking environment

Strong leadership,guidanceand ongoing support

High qualityresources and facilities

Discounted tuition fees for children of staff

12.75% superannuation

Onsite gym and aquatic centre

About you

To be successful in this role youare:

A team playerwho iswarm and friendlyperson with achildnurturing disposition,motivated tocontributeto our work towards a centre of excellence.

A respectful communicator focused on building strongrelationships

Passionateabout creating an inclusive,safeandengagingenvironmentwhere all children feel respected,supportedand able toparticipate

Canassistwith the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a high-quality program, this includes contributing to the QIP.

Comfortable using Microsoft Office and open to learning newsystems

You will also bring:

Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services(or similar qualification) or working towards attainment, or

Working towards a certificate or tertiary qualification such as Education, Nursingetc.

Experience in OSHC or Vacation care preferable in aschoolenvironment (preferred)

Certificate - CPR

Certificate - First Aid

Applicantsare advisedthat it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card tocommenceor continue in regulated, child-related employment.

16 September 2026 Cairns Queensland, Australia