Out Of School Hours Care - Relief Lead Educator

Council Jobs; Molong; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Cabonne Council is seeking an Out of School Hours Care Lead Educator to act as the Responsible Person, overseeing daily operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will lead high-quality, inclusive educational programs supporting children's development and wellbeing in a casual relief capacity across the council area.

You will supervise OOSHC staff and volunteers, maintain safe ratios, and uphold child-safe practices, while engaging with families and schools to foster

Qualifications

• Class C driver’s licence
• Education and Care approved First Aid Certification
• Working with Children Check clearance
• Education and Care approved Child Protection training
• Criminal History Check
• Demonstrated experience working with children
• Foundations of Child Safety and Advanced Child Safety Training (Geccko courses 1-4 completed)

Responsibilities

• Accept the role of Responsible Person and oversee daily service operations
• Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and service policies
• Develop, implement and reflect on educational programs aligned with My Time, Our Place
• Supervise and support OOSHC Educators and volunteers
• Maintain safe educator-to-child ratios and a stimulating environment
• Build respectful relationships with children, families and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records and participate in service assessment and continuous improvement processes

Skills

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration with families and StakeH

Education

Education and Care related qualification

First Aid Certification (Education and Care approved)

Working with Children Check clearance

Criminal History Check

Job description

Out Of School Hours Care - Relief Lead Educator

Cabonne Council has an exciting opportunity for an Out of School Hours Care Lead Educator, employment is on a casual basis to provide relief to our services across the local government area.

In this role, you will act as the Responsible Person, overseeing the day‑to‑day operation of the service to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. You will lead the delivery of high‑quality, engaging and inclusive educational programs that support the development, wellbeing and safety of primary school‑aged children.

As a member of Cabonne Council's Children's Services, you will uphold the children's rights, take the Child Safe Standards seriously and demonstrate a commitment to child safety.

What you’ll be doing

• Accept the role of Responsible Person and oversee daily service operations
• Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework, service policies and procedures
• Develop, implement and critically reflect on educational programs aligned with My Time, Our Place
• Supervise and support OOSHC Support Educators and volunteers
• Maintain safe educator‑to‑child ratios and a secure, stimulating environment
• Build respectful and collaborative relationships with children, families, schools and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and displays as required
• Participate in service assessment, rating and continuous improvement processes
• Work safely and in accordance with Council’s WHS policies and Code of Conduct
• Actively uphold and maintain a child-safe environment, through child-safe behaviours, recognising risks of harm and reporting concerns promptly.

About you

You are a committed and capable educator who enjoys leading a small team and supporting children’s learning in a safe, inclusive and engaging environment. You communicate confidently, take responsibility seriously, and demonstrate sound judgement, professionalism and care when working with children and families.

You understand child safe behaviours and practices that promote and protect the safety, wellbeing and rights of children and can demonstrate these behaviours. You understand your child safety responsibilities, including mandatory reporting, adherence to professional boundaries and compliance with relevant legislations and organisational policies and procedures.

You are organised, adaptable and aligned with Cabonne Council’s values, with a genuine interest in contributing to positive community outcomes.

• Class C driver’s licence
• Education and Care approved First Aid Certification
• Working with Children Check clearance
• Education and Care approved Child Protection training
• Criminal History Check
• Demonstrated experience working with children
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Foundations of Child Safety and Advanced Child Safety Training (courses 1-4 completed through Geccko)
• Qualification in an early childhood related field

Skills and experience

• Experience coordinating engaging and age‑appropriate activities
• Ability to assist with the day‑to‑day operation of an OOSHC service
• Capacity to supervise and support educators
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team

At Cabonne Council, we offer meaningful opportunities to work within close‑knit communities while supporting the safety, wellbeing and development of children and young people.

Supportive & Child‑Focused Environment

You will be supported by a proactive leadership team and provided with training and guidance aligned with Council values. We are a Child Safe Organisation committed to respecting children’s voices and prioritising their safety in everything we do.

Community Connection

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference within local communities by creating a welcoming and supportive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

Remuneration and Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2026 and Cabonne Council’s policies and conditions of employment.

This position is graded 5, with an hourly rate of $40.71 to $43.84 including casual loading.

Cabonne Council is an equal opportunity employer embracing access and diversity in its recruitment process.

Cabonne Council is a Child Safe Organisation that is dedicated to respecting children and young people. We prioritise their voices and views and we are committed to taking proactive measures to always keep children safe. to always keep children safe.

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