Outside School Hours Care Educator - Ballarat

Camp Australia; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ECEC Retention Grant

Flare Benefits discounts

Above-award pay

Split shift pay

Career growth subsidies

Onboarding training pay

Job summary

Camp Australia in Ballarat, VIC is seeking Educators to support before school, after school, and holiday programs. You’ll help children grow, learn, and build lasting memories while keeping a safe, engaging environment.

The role emphasizes relationship-building with children and families; you may pursue a childcare Diploma and you will need a Working with Children Check, National Safety Training, and First Aid certifications. Apply to join our safe, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, engaging approach to childcare with strong relationship-building skills.
• Completed, studying, or willing to study a childcare-related Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid National Child Safety Training (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid Child Protection Early Childhood Learning Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• Availability between 6:30 am-9:00 am & 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an engaging, safe, and compliant program.
• Take part in daily activities for primary-aged children.
• Prepare and serve delicious, healthy snacks and build relationships with children, families, and the school community.

Skills

Relationship-building

Engaging approach to childcare

Availability 6:30 am–9:00 am & 2:30 pm

Education

Childcare Diploma or equivalent

Willingness to study childcare Diploma

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Camp Australia is looking for Educators to join our team in Ballarat! 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

• We've been approved to offer the ECEC Worker Retention Grant. This means you’ll receive an increase on top of your award hourly rate.
• Partnered with Flare Benefits for exclusive savings on fuel, groceries, tech, fashion, dining, entertainment, and more!
• 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 (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid National Child Safety Training (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid Child Protection Early Childhood Learning Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• Availability between 6:30 am-9:00 am & 2:30 pm - 6:30 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.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US?

Visit us at www.campaustralia.com.au or email [e-mail] to learn more!

Location: Ballarat, VIC, Australia