Service Leader

Camp Australia; Queanbeyan-Palerang; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention grant

Flare Benefits

Permanent contract

Child service discounts

Annual bonus

Wellbeing days

EAP access

Career growth

Job summary

Camp Australia is seeking a dedicated team member for our Queanbeyan service. You will design and maintain an engaging, safe program for primary-aged children, plan daily activities, prepare healthy snacks, and build strong relationships with families and the local school community.

Availability is 7:00 am–9:00 am and 2:30 pm–6:00 pm, Monday to Friday. A childcare-related Diploma and relevant certifications are required or pursued, with strong commitment to child safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards a childcare-related Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• Availability from 7:00 am - 9:00 am and 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain an engaging, safe, and compliant program for primary-aged children.
• Plan exciting daily activities and prepare healthy snacks.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and local school community.

Skills

Relationship-building

Engaging childcare approach

Enthusiastic attitude

Education

Childcare Diploma

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certification

Anaphylaxis Certification

Asthma Certification

Working with Children Check

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

At Camp Australia, children are at the centre of everything we do, guiding their growth before school, after school, and during the holidays. At our service in Queanbeyan, you’ll lead a passionate team of educators dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming space where children can relax, have fun, and flourish.

In this role, you’ll design and maintain an engaging, safe, and compliant program. Plan exciting 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 OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• 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!
• Job security with a permanent contract, up to 95% discounts for your children’s services, and family/friend discounts.
• Competitive rates, split shift & laundry allowance, plus performance bonuses up to $2000/year.
• Wellbeing days, birthday surprises, and paid parental leave.
• Access to a top Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career growth, funded development, and first access to internal roles.
• Strong support through paid 1:1s, regional meetings, online learning, and local specialists.

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.
• Completed or working towards a childcare-related Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• National Child Safety Training (or willingness to obtain)
• Availability from 7:00 am - 9:00 am and 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Valid Child Protection training Certificate and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

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: Queanbeyan, NSW