Responsible Persons (Educators) - Casual

Diocese of Lismore; Murwillumbah; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Supportive leadership

Staff child attendance option

Job summary

Diocese of Lismore invites applications for Casual Responsible Persons (Educators) at OSHC services located at St Ambrose Primary School, Pottsville, and Mt St Patrick Primary School, Murwillumbah. The role includes before/after school care and holiday programs with duties to supervise, engage, and support positive behaviours in children.

Staff may access shifts Mon-Fri, with benefits including flexible hours and a staff-child attendance option.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or qualifications in childcare or education.
• Professional presentation and excellent punctuality.
• Sound knowledge of child safeguarding principles and mandatory reporting obligations.
• Ability to engage in a positive and friendly manner with children and families.
• Available for a range of shifts over a Monday to Friday roster (no weekends or public holidays).
• Must have NSW Working with Children Check clearance, current First Aid qualification (HLTAID012/HLTAID004) and Child Protection Training (CHCPRT025 or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Before and after school care, plus school holiday programs.
• Organise and supervise children in various recreational and educational activities.
• Support positive behaviours and self-regulation.
• Apply policies and procedures related to childcare environment.
• Build relationships with children and families and positively represent the service.

Skills

Childcare experience

Punctuality

Positive engagement

Education

Childcare or education qualifications

Job description

Responsible Persons (Educators) - Casual

Responsible Person/Educator opportunities at Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services within St Ambrose Primary School, Pottsville and Mt St Patrick Primary School, Murwillumbah

Responsible Person/Educator opportunities at Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services within St Ambrose Primary School, Pottsville and Mt St Patrick Primary School, Murwillumbah

We offer

• Hourly rate $48.66 (when undertaking Responsible Person duties), plus superannuation




• Various shift available

• Flexibility for work around family and study commitments




• A great work environment and supportive leadership




• For staff with primary school-aged children at the school, option for your children to attend the service when on shift (small fee payable)

Duties

• Before and after school care, plus school holiday programs.




• Organise and supervise children in various recreational and educational activities.




• Take an active role in supporting positive behaviours and self-regulation.




• Apply policies, procedures or similar related to childcare environment.




• Build relationships with the children and families and positively represent the service.

Selection Criteria

• Experience and/or qualifications in childcare or education.




• Professional presentation and excellent punctuality.




• Sound knowledge of child safeguarding principles and mandatory reporting obligations.




• Ability to engage in a positive and friendly manner with children and families.




• Available for a range of shifts over a Monday to Friday roster (no weekends or public holidays).

Employees must have or be able to obtain prior to commencement NSW Working with Children Check clearance, current First Aid Qualification specific for early childhood settings (HLTAID012/HLTAID004) and Child Protection Training (CHCPRT025 or equivalent).

Pay rates

Pay rates are based on level of appointment. As a guide, casual pay rates are:

• Level 5: $48.66 per hour (including allowance), plus superannuation (when undertaking Responsible Person duties)




• Additional hours worked as Educator will be paid at Level 3-4 ($42.37-$45.11 per hour including allowance) based on level of qualification.

Hourly rates include the current temporary Worker Retention Payment (allowance) as part of the Australian Government Early Childhood Education and Care Retention Payment. The temporary allowance is offered to all new employees on commencement of employment for the duration of the grant program.

Important Information

For more information, please contact Tammy Leggo, Operations Manager, Outside School Hours Care at ******@lismore.catholic.org.au or 0492 801 ***.

Candidates must have unrestricted and ongoing right to work in Australia (sorry, no working holiday visa holders). A current Australian Driver's Licence is essential. Successful candidates may be required to undertake National Criminal History and Prohibited Persons checks.

The Catholic Diocese of Lismore is committed to safeguarding practices, including the ongoing protection and safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and an accessible process to advise of concerns or make disclosures of harm. Employees will undergo background screening prior to commencement.