Join Our Team at Rainbow Region Kids as a Permanent Part-Time Educator - 17.5 hours a week
We have multiple OOSH locations across the Northern Rivers, with this role primarily based at our Lismore service.
Children's Services Award, classification dependant on qualifications and experience.
Are you passionate about creating safe, fun, and enriching environments for children?
Do you want to work in a purpose-led organisation that values inclusion, development and genuine community impact?
Rainbow Region Kids, a program of Northern Rivers Community Gateway, is currently hiring Outside School Hours Care (OOSH) Educators for our vibrant Before and After School Care and Vacation Care services across the Northern Rivers.
We're offering permanent part-time positions, with a minimum of 17.5 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours during our busy vacation care periods.
About the Role
Support the planning and delivery of engaging, child-centred programs aligned with the My Time, Our Place Framework
Foster respectful, supportive relationships with children
Ensure a secure, inclusive, and fun environment in line with the National Quality Framework
Assist with routines, care, supervision, and learning opportunities across structured and free play activities
Collaborate with a passionate and professional team to provide high-quality care across multiple school sites
What We Offer
A guaranteed minimum 17.5 hours per week for part-time roles
Bonus leave in December for permanent staff
Flexible weekday morning and afternoon shifts and school holiday work
Supportive, child-safe and person-centred workplace




Attractive salary packaging options
Regular supervision and professional development
Opportunities for long-term career growth within a values-driven not-for-profit organisation
Selection Criteria
Essential
We welcome applications from anyone interested in working with children
Ability to work effectively under supervision and as part of a team
Understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and My Time Our Place learning framework
Ability to develop meaningful and respectful relationships with children
Awareness of child development and the role of structured and unstructured activities
Commitment to child safety, wellbeing and inclusive practices
Desirable
Experience using digital childcare platforms (e.g. OWNA)
Currently studying towards or holding a Certificate III (or equivalent) in Children's Services highly desirable
Requirements
NSW Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)
National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
First Aid in Education and Care Setting (Provided!)
Completion of, or willingness to complete, a recognised Child Protection course (Provided)
Bring your creativity, care and commitment to a community that values what you do.
For more information, contact:
Ben Barratt - People & Culture Officer
Northern Rivers Community Gateway is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
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📌 Educator - Lismore (New South Wales)
🏢 Northern Rivers Community Gateway
📍 New South Wales