Outside School Hours Care Educator: Vacation Care - Mackay

Camp Australia Pty Ltd; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Split shift allowances

Onboarding paid

Professional training and development

Subsidised Diploma qualifications

No weekend work

Job summary

Camp Australia Pty Ltd is offering vacation care-only shifts for energetic educators in Mackay, QLD. You will run before/after school and holiday programs, ensuring engaging, safe activities for primary-aged children and healthy snacks.

You will build strong relationships with children, families, and schools while following safety and compliance guidelines and pursuing growth through internal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, engaging approach to childcare.
• Completed or studying a childcare Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Blue Card or willingness to obtain.
• Valid National Child Safety Training or willingness to obtain.
• Valid First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certificates or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an engaging, safe, and compliant program.
• Lead daily activities for primary-aged children.
• Prepare and serve delicious, healthy snacks.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and local school communities.

Skills

Childcare enthusiasm

Relationship building

Engaging demeanor

Flexibility

Education

Childcare Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? If you’re looking for vacation care-only shifts, we have exciting opportunities for you!

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.

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 competitive 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

OUR VALUES

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

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 Blue Card (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid National Child Safety Training (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.

Location: Mackay, QLD, Australia