Queensland Lutheran Early Childhood and School-Aged Care Services – Plainland QLD

Qualified Educator | Faith Plainland OSHC

Love working with children and being part of something recent and exciting? Join our team at Faith Plainland OSHC

Faith Plainland OSHC is a brand-new service opening in January 2027, providing Before School Care, After School Care, Student Free Day and Vacation Care for primary school-aged children.

As we build enrolments and grow alongside our school community, we're looking for passionate and caring Qualified Educators to help shape a welcoming, engaging, and high-quality service from the very beginning. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and make a lasting impact in a new service.

If you're enthusiastic, collaborative, and committed to helping children learn, grow, and thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

In this role you will:

- Supervise and actively engage children in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities

- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all children

- Deliver age-appropriate, engaging programs that support learning and development

- Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families, and the school community

- Collaborate with your team to deliver high-quality care and programs

- Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and organised environment

What We’re Looking For:

- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent), or currently working towards.

- Current Blue Card.

- Completed Child Protection Training in line with Section 162A requirements.

- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications,



or willingness to obtain before commencement.

- Sound understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standard (NQS).

- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

- Passion for supporting the learning, wellbeing and development of school-aged children.

- Reliable, adaptable and a positive team player.

- Experience in OSHC or a similar setting is desirable but not essential.

- Food Handling experience is desirable but not essential.

- Commitment to working within the Christian ethos of the service.

Eligibility to Apply

- Applicants must have valid Australian working rights. Please note that LEQ is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

What We Offer

- Supportive and welcoming team culture.

- A growing service that values children, families, and educators.

- We are proud to be an approved participant in the Australian Government’s Worker Retention Payment (WRP) program.

- Christmas Closure.

- Access to LEQ's in-house qualified learning portal.

- Professional development and career progression opportunities.

- Dedicated events for upskilling throughout the year.

- Commitment to the Queensland Government's Shared Statement of Commitment.

- The chance to work for a not-for-profit organisation that values and supports its employees, families, and children.

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support.

- Access to a Pedagogical Manager and supportive management team.

About Lutheran Education Queensland

With over 50 years of experience, Lutheran Education Queensland delivers high-quality early childhood and OSHC servic

📌 Qualified Educators (Plainland)
🏢 Queensland Lutheran Early Childhood and School-Aged Care Services
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