Outside School Hours Care Educator - Whitfield

Camp Australia; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

ECEC Worker Retention Grant

Flare Benefits partnership

Above-award hourly rates

Split shift allowances

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Camp Australia is seeking Educators to join our Whitfield team in Queensland. You will be at the heart of before and after school activities, helping children grow, learn and create memories within a safe program.

You will work with children in caring roles, building strong relationships with families and the local school community. Programs run during school terms and holidays, with training and career development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, engaging approach to childcare and strong relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to study a childcare-related Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Working with Children Check/Blue Card/Ochre Card (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid National Child Safety Training (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid First Aid/CPR/Anaphylaxis/Asthma certificates (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Deliver before school, after school, and holiday programs for primary-aged children.
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks and supervise activities.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and the school community.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and compliant program.

Skills

Relationship-building

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Education

Childcare Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

• $500 sign on bonus (paid at successful completion of the probationary period)
• 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 / Blue Card / Ochre 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.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US?

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

Location: Whitfield, QLD, Australia