Join St Patrick's OSHC in Gympie as a casual, diploma educator and help create fun, meaningful experiences for school-aged children.
About the Role
St Patrick’s Outside School Hours Care, located on the grounds of St Patrick’s Primary School in Gympie, is seeking a dedicated, diploma-qualified educator to join our friendly team. As a valued team member reporting to the Service Coordinator, you’ll help shape an enjoyable and meaningful OSHC experience. You'll design and deliver fun, engaging and interactive programs for school-aged children, bringing your own ideas to enhance activities and ensure a safe, nurturing environment. Our service cares for up to 30 children before school, after school and during vacation periods. We operate from a dedicated room and pride ourselves on our warm, welcoming community and supportive team culture.
Responsibilities
- Providing nurturing care for children
- Ensuring a safe, secure and welcoming environment
- Creating fun recreational and educational experiences that are inclusive for all
- Maintaining positive working relationships with all team members
- Working collaboratively within an established team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families
- Opportunity to attend fun excursions during vacation care
- Feeling excited to come to work to make a difference to the lives of children in our care
Job Requirements
- Diploma in Children Services or ACECQA equivalent
- Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- A passion for the education and care of school aged children in a play-based environment
- Knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework, My Time Our Place or Early Years Learning framework and National Law/Regulations or ability to acquire
- Effective oral and written communication within the workplace
- Completed Child Safety Training certificate
Advantages
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible work location – work from one primary service with the opportunity to work additional shifts across CEEC’s 130+ services, if desired
- Work life balance – flexibility of split shifts to tailor your work hours
- Reward and Recognition Programme – acknowledgment and reward for outstanding contribution
- Employee Referral Bonus – referral bonus for bringing in a suitable candidate
- Up to 95% Childcare Discount – generous staff discounts across 130+ CEEC services
Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe
Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in its care and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. The protection of children is our highest priority. To uphold this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings as part of our recruitment process, and all employees working with children must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
How to Apply
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Submit your resume along with a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for the role.
Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.