Outside School Hours Care Educator

Camp Australia; City of Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Bendigo is seeking enthusiastic Casual Educators to join their team. You'll be responsible for providing engaging and safe programs for primary-aged children, preparing snacks, and fostering strong relationships within the community. Candidates must be eligible for a childcare-related Diploma and possess relevant certifications. Flexible availability is required, with a focus on enhancing children's experiences before and after school.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $500 after 3 months

Exclusive savings on various services

Career growth opportunities

Paid onboarding and professional training

Qualifications

• Valid Working with Children Check Blue Card Ochre Card (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• Availability between 7:00 am and 9:00 am & 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an engaging, safe, and compliant program for children.
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and the local school community.

Skills

Strong relationship-building skills

Enthusiastic approach to childcare

Education

Completed or studying a childcare-related Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’ve got some exciting news! We've been approved to offer the ECEC Worker Retention Grant to our incredible team! That means you’ll get an extra 10% on top of your award hourly rate. Join our crew and seize this amazing opportunity!

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Camp Australia is looking for Casual Educators to join our team in Bendigo! As an educator with us, you'll be at the heart of all the fun and excitement. Whether it's before school, after school, or during school holidays, you'll be the one helping children grow, learn and make lasting memories.

In this role, you’ll maintain an engaging, safe, and compliant program. Take part in daily activities for primary-aged children. Prepare and serve delicious, healthy snacks, and build meaningful relationships with children, families, and the local school community.

OUR VALUES

Our values Courage, Gratitude, Respect, Joy, and Belonging guide everything we do and ensure a culture where everyone thrives.

BENEFITS

• Partnered with Flare Benefits for exclusive savings on fuel, groceries, tech, fashion, dining, entertainment, and more!
• Receive a SIGN-ON BONUS of $500 paid after 3 months and completing a minimum of 10 shifts!
• Enjoy above-award hourly rates with no weekend work required
• Receive split shift allowances when working Before School Care & After School Care, or attending team meetings outside of shifts
• Take advantage of career growth opportunities through internal promotions and study pathways, plus access subsidised Diploma qualifications for eligible staff
• Get paid for your onboarding and ongoing professional training and development

ABOUT YOU

• Enthusiastic, engaging approach to childcare with strong relationship-building skills.
• You have completed, are studying, or are willing to study a childcare-related Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Working with Children Check Blue Card Ochre Card (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• Availability between 7:00 am-9:00 am & 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

At Camp Australia, child safety and wellbeing are our highest priorities. We are a child safe organisation, committed to creating inclusive, supportive environments where every child feels safe, respected and empowered. We have zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm, and all our staff share the responsibility of upholding our strong child safeguarding culture.

At Camp Australia, we guide children’s growth; they are at the heart of everything we do. Delivering enriching experiences for primary school children before school, after school and during school holidays.

Our Rocketeers program takes children on extraordinary adventures during their school holidays. The holidays are a child’s time, and our exciting and varied Holiday Club programs ensure that children have the best school holidays.