Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Educators

JPC John Paul College; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

John Paul College invites applications for Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Educators. Multiple casual opportunities exist to support before/after school and vacation care programs.

Roles suit those balancing study or other commitments and require engaging with children in a fun, supportive environment. Candidates should hold a current Blue Card and First Aid/Anaphylaxis training or be willing to obtain them.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a similar OSHC/Childcare setting would be advantageous.
• Ability to engage primary-aged children and build rapport with families and school staff.
• Willingness to obtain or renew Blue Card and required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children across before/after school and vacation care programs.
• Contribute to the activity plan based on children's interests and safety standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and adapt activities as needed.
• Support the Service Supervisor with other duties as required.

Skills

Childcare experience

Rapport building

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Blue Card (Working with Children)

First Aid

Asthma & Anaphylaxis training

Job description

Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Educators

Posted: 27/01/2026

Closing Date: 30/10/2026

Job Type: Casual

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

Desired Skills and Experience

About the Opportunity:

The John Paul College OSHC team is growing!

We are currently seeking applications from engaged and enthusiastic educators to support the ongoing operations of the College’s Outside School Hours Care and Vacation Care programs.

The College has a range of casual opportunities, making this a great fit for those looking to balance work with study or other commitments.

If you have a passion for working with children in a fun and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role:

Outside School Hours Care is offered Monday to Friday during term time, with morning sessions starting at 7am until school starts. Our afternoon program runs from 3pm until 6pm. We also run an outstanding and engaging holiday program across vacation care, operating from 7am to 6pm during school holidays.

Our OSHC Team are employed to support the various activities and to be available across a diverse range of shifts and will be responsible for interacting with and effectively supervising the children of the service, whilst maintaining our clean and safe environment.

The key responsibilities of an OSHC Educator include

• Building relationships with children, their families and school staff
• Implementing the service program based on children's interests
• Ensuring a high standard of quality care is provided at all times
• Evaluating and reflecting on activities
• Other duties as required by the Service Supervisor

This role is paid under the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award, with age-based rates applying. Your rate will reflect your qualifications and experience.

About You:

We are looking for OSHC Educators who:

• Hold a current Paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or are willing to obtain
• Hold a current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualification or are willing to obtain
• Have experience working with children in a similar role (desirable)
• Can quickly build rapport with primary-aged students, parents and colleagues
• Are flexible, energetic and adaptable
• Can create and tailor activities to engage students in a fun and safe way
• Are committed to the College's focus on safe environments and fantastic student experiences

John Paul College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We thank all ap plicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

John Paul College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We embed child safety into everything we do, including how we recruit and support our people. All successful candidates will be required to hold a current Blue Card prior to commencing employment and may be subject to disclosure and suitability checks as part of Queensland's Reportable Conduct Scheme.