Service Leader - Larrakeyah

Camp Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 38,572 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention grant

Exclusive savings with Flare Benefits

Permanent contract

Childcare discounts

Bonuses up to $2000/year

Wellbeing days

Paid parental leave

EAP

Career development

1:1s & regional meetings

Online learning

Local specialists

Job summary

Camp Australia is seeking an energetic childcare professional to lead a passionate team of educators in Larrakeyah. You will design engaging programs, ensure safety and compliance, and plan daily activities for primary-aged children.

You’ll prepare healthy snacks and foster strong relationships with families and the local school community, contributing to a welcoming, child-centred environment.

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards a childcare-related Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Ochre 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 7:00 am - 9:00 am and 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Relationship-building

Team leadership

Engaging with children

Education

Diploma in childcare or equivalent

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

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 Larrakeyah, 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 Ochre 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 7:00 am - 9:00 am and 2:00 pm - 6:00 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.