Job Description

Join a supportive school community, enjoy flexible casual shifts and help create fun, inclusive experiences for children aged 6-12

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10th September, 2026

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Love Optimism Creativity

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Are you energetic, caring and passionate about creating a place where children feel happy, included and supported? Good Shepherd Lutheran School is looking for enthusiastic OSHC Educators to join its Imagination OSHC team in Para Vista. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced educators, those currently studying a relevant qualification, or people looking to build their experience working with school-aged children.

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Good Shepherd

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is an Early Learning to Year 6 school and part of a network of more than 85 Lutheran schools across Australia. Its Imagination OSHC Service is located in office and is an important part of the wider school community, providing before-school, after-school and vacation care for children from Foundation to Year 6.

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What you'll be doing

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Working alongside the OSHC team, you'll help create an engaging, welcoming and safe environment where children can relax, have fun and connect.

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You will:

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- Help plan and deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities
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- Support children with additional needs to participate fully in the program
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- Assist with the day-to-day running of before-school, after-school and vacation care
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- Develop positive, professional relationships with children, families, staff, and the broader school community
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- Adhere to the School's policies and procedures, including food handling, child protection, and safety standards
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- Foster an environment where children feel safe, valued, and included, aligned with the school's vision and values
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- Help maintain a safe, caring and inclusive environment
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- Complete required records and follow relevant child safety, food handling and school procedures.
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- Contribute to the day-to-day operations of the OSHC centre, ensuring all activities align with Good Shepherd Lutheran School's Vision, Values, and Learning Principles
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About you

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Most importantly, you'll genuinely enjoy working with children and bring a positive, encouraging and approachable attitude to each shift.

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You will have:

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- A qualification for working with children over preschool age in South Australia
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- Experience working with children 6 - 12 years old
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- Current Working with Children Check
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- Food Handling Training (desirable)
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- First Aid in Educational and Child Care Setting (desirable)
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- RAN (Responding to Abuse and Neglect) training
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- Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality
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- Robust interpersonal, and communication skills
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- Proven ability to develop positive professional relationships with students, staff and parents
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- Passion to support all students to achieve their potential
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Why you'll love working here

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- Flexible casual shifts - work mornings, afternoons or a combination
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- Perfect for students studying education, teaching or a related field
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- Join a supportive and collaborative school community
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- Gain valuable hands-on experience working with children aged 6-12
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- Make a genuine difference by helping children feel safe, included and valued
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- Receive ongoing support from school staff across leadership, compliance and inclusion
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Ready to join the team?

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If you're looking for a rewarding casual role where you can have fun, build your experience and positively influence children's everyday lives, we'd love to hear from you. For further information or a confidential discussion, contact Michaella Prow on 0434 983 743 or [email protected].

📌 Qualified OSHC Educators (South Australia)
🏢 Essential HR
📍 South Australia