OSHC Educator

PCYC Queensland; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits up to $18,55

Free PCYC gym membership

Discount on PCYC services (up to 15%)

Volunteer day each year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learning management system access

Leadership Development Program

Corporate health plan with HCF

Job summary

PCYC Queensland is hiring an Educator for the Outside School Hours Care (Fun Squad) in Gladstone. The role focuses on safe, inclusive, and engaging activities for children, delivering high quality fun programs and supervising groups in a team setting.

No formal qualifications are required, but a Minimum Certificate III in a child-related area is preferred. First Aid/CPR are desirable; drivers may need licences depending on duties.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are prerequisite for this position.
• Minimum Certificate III qualification in an area relevant to working with children.
• Experience in the Fun Squad or long day care sector is desirable.
• Ability to respond to the needs of children and ensure high quality fun.
• Light vehicle licences or driver authorisations may be required in some roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality practices to ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children.
• Interact with and supervise children while delivering fun, high quality programs.
• Support unique strengths and interests of each child in line with PCYC Queensland values.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

Fun Squad experience

Education

Certificate III in an area relevant to working with children

Job description

$37.55 - $45.56 per hour (depends on qualifications and experience, please note that junior rates may apply)

We are currently seeking a passionate and keenOutside School Hours Care (Fun Squad) Educatorto join our PCYC Gladstone Centeral Fun Squad. If you enjoy having fun, are enthusiastic and love working with children, then we want to hear from you.

What we can offer

• In addition to your remuneration, enjoy generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per annum tax free. This will allow you to take home more of your income before it is taxed!
• Free PCYC gym membership
• Up to 15% discount on PCYC services such as Fun Squad, Gymnastics and Little n Active
• Volunteer day every year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to our online learning management system and facilitated programs, such as our Leadership Development Program – Your career progression is important to us!
• Access to our corporate health plan with HCF, offering very competitive and comprehensive health insurance products

Your New Role

You will be a valued Educator who provides high quality practices to ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children. You will be responsible for interacting with and effectively supervising the children while working as a team to deliver a high-quality and seriously fun programs with children. A key focus of this role is to acknowledge and support the unique strengths, needs and interests of each child while inspiring a supportive culture of safety and safeguarding children in line with PCYC Queensland values.We're committed to fostering a supportive, respectful, and positive atmosphere where everyone is welcome. By joining us, you'll play a crucial role in directly influencing positive change in your community.

About You

• No formal Qualifications are prerequisite for this position
• Qualified Educators require a Minimum Certificate III qualification in an area relevant to working with children.A range of study areas may be recognised including: behavioural science, community services, creative arts, education, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, sports and recreation and human welfare studies. To assess your qualification eligibility, please visitwww.acecqa.com.au
• Experience working within the Fun Squad or long day care sector (desirable)
• Ability to respond to the needs of children to ensure high quality fun meets agreed standards
• Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate (or able to obtain) (desirable)
• In some services, hold a light rigid or medium rigid driver’s licence, eligible to obtain an RDA (if undertaking Bus Driving duties)
• Hold a Queensland Transport Driver’s Authorisation Card (if undertaking Bus Driving duties)

Our Commitment to Safeguarding
PCYC Queensland is committed to creating safe, inclusive environments where children and young people are protected, respected and supported to thrive. Safeguarding is a shared responsibility across our teams, supported by our long-standing partnership with the Queensland Police Service (QPS).

Please note:Working With Children Check (Blue Card) No Card, No Start and Restricted Person legislation applies.All PCYC employees are required to complete a National Police Check upon commencement.

PCYC is committed to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.