Service Leader - Andergrove - QLD

Camp Australia; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Discounts through Flare Benefits

Up to 95% discounts for children’s/ack

Bonuses up to $2000/year

Wellbeing days

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth & development

Internal role rotations

Job summary

Camp Australia in Andergrove is seeking an enthusiastic childcare educator to lead a passionate team and create a safe, inviting space for children before school, after school, and during holidays.

You will design engaging programs, plan daily activities for primary-aged children, and prepare healthy snacks while building strong ties with families and the local school community.

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards a childcare diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Working with Children Check Blue Card (or willingness to obtain).
• First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• National Child Safety Training (or willingness to obtain).
• Availability 6:30 am - 8:30 am and 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Valid Child Protection training certificate and Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Relationship building

Enthusiastic approach

Child engagement

Education

Diploma or equivalent in childcare

Tools

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Anaphylaxis training

Asthma training

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 Andergrove 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 Blue Card (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 6:30 am - 8:30 am and 2:00 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.