OSHC Educators

Recruit Shop Pty Ltd; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-Award pay

Employee Benefits Package

Gym membership discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Calvary OSHC in Townsville invites applications for an OSHC Educator (Qualified) on a casual basis to support before, after and vacation care programs. You will help deliver activities, supervise children, and collaborate with the team.

Applicants hold Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services, a positive Working with Children Check, and proficient MS Office skills. The role offers above-award wages, employee benefits, and ongoing professional development in a faith-based community

Qualifications

• Current Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent.
• Positive Working with Children Check (Blue Card) required.
• Ability to use MS Office and common education software.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of OSHC activities forPrep to Year 7.
• Work with OSHC Manager and team to implement the program.
• Support children's learning, play and growth during care sessions.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Computer literacy

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services

Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Help shape bright futures beyond the classroom!

~ Join our Team as an OSHC Educator and bring your energy, creativity and care to a thriving OSHC program ~

Why you will love working with us...

A caring, values-based workplace: Be part of a warm and collaborative College Team committed to our core values of; Excellence, Perseverance, Goodness, Faithfulness, and Generosity.

Above-Award pay: Enjoy competitive, above-Award hourly rates.

Amazing perks: Access to the Flare Employee Benefits App, and corporate rates at Strand Fitness to help maximise your take-home pay.

About us...

Calvary OSHC provides exceptional outside school hours care tailored for students ranging from Prep to Year 7. As a government accredited and licensed outside of school hours care facility, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where children can learn , play , and grow . Our heart is to serve families in our community by providing high-quality care and safe, nurturing supervision that supports the demands of busy modern life.

At Calvary OSHC, we believe every child is precious in God’s sight and uniquely created to grow and flourish in all areas of life. We are committed to creating a place where children feel valued, supported, and inspired to thrive. Our overarching philosophy is deeply rooted in our Christian faith.

About the role...

We have exciting opportunities for OSHC Educators to join our OSHC Team on a casual basis , with flexible shifts available across Before School Care, After School Care, and Vacation Care programs.

The role of OSHC Educator (Qualified) provides direct care assistance for participants of the Calvary OSHC service. OSHC Educators (Qualified) are responsible for working with the OSHC Manager and other Educators to support the development and implementation of a program of activities and experiences that support children’s learning at the service.

Please find the Position Description for the role here .

Salary and Benefits...

As an OSHC Educator , you will receive a competitive above-Award hourly rate of $39.17 to $42.49 per hour, based on your qualifications and relevant experience.

You will also receive :

• Regular team celebrations and social events that promote a positive and connected workplace culture
• A comprehensive Employee Benefits Package , including exclusive discounts and subsidised gym membership
• Extensive professional development opportunities to support your continuous growth and career progression

Please view our entire Employee Benefits Package here.

What we are looking for?

It this role it is essential that you hold a current positive Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and a Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent (in accordance with the National Quality Framework).

You will also have :

• Demonstrated positive experience working with young children.
• Proven ability to work in a cooperative, flexible and professional manner with children, parents, and other OSHC Team.
• Satisfactory level of computer literacy with proven capacity in MS Office Suite, and other software/programs in common use for education.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certification or ability to obtain.
• As a Christian College, we seek applicants who actively support our Christian mission - as a preference, our ideal candidate will be able to provide a Pastoral Reference.

Calvary Christian College has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

If you are passionate about working with children and creating engaging, meaningful experiences beyond the school day, we would love to hear from you!

Applications close 5 October 2026 unless filled prior.

About us

The Calvary Education Group is a ministry arm of Calvary Christian Church and consists of CalvaryEarly Learning Centre, Calvary Christian College (Prep to Year 12), Calvary Teaching School (inpartnership with Christian Heritage College, Brisbane) and Eaton College (Prep to Year 10, forstudents with Autism Spectrum Disorder). All of the business arms that make up the Calvary EducationGroup have been built on a strong foundation formed by our Christian worldview. We believe thatfaith in Christ is an integral part of what we do right across all facets of the Education Group.