Service Leader - Mooroolbark (Fixed Term)

Camp Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Bonuses up to $2000/year

Wellbeing days

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Career development funding

Flare Benefits discounts

ECEC Worker Retention Grant

Job summary

Camp Australia is seeking a childcare professional to design engaging programs, supervise activities, and build positive relationships with children and families at Mooroolbark, Melbourne, VIC.

The role runs 6:30 am–8:30 am and 2:00 pm–6:00 pm, Monday to Friday; this is a fixed-term opportunity through to approximately August 2027, with competitive benefits and paid training opportunities.

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).
• National Child Safety Training (or willingness to obtain).
• 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 and foster strong relationships with children, families and local school community.

Skills

Relationship-building

Enthusiastic childcare approach

Education

Diploma in childcare or equivalent

Working with Children Check

First Aid/CPR/Anaphylaxis/Asthma certificates

National Child Safety Training

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 Mooroolbarkyou’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.

This is a fixed-term opportunity through to approximately August 2027, offering a rewarding and exciting chance to make a real difference.

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 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.

Location: Mooroolbark, Melbourne, VIC