Join Our Team at Community Gateway Out of School Hours Care (OOSH) as a Casual Educator

Multiple casual opportunities available across our OOSH services (previously named Rainbow Region Kids) in Alstonville, Wollongbar, Mullumbimby, Kyogle, Casino and Lismore.

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?

Community Gateway OOSH, a program of Northern Rivers Community Gateway, is currently recruiting Casual Educators to support our Out of School Hours Care (OOSH) services across the Northern Rivers during our upcoming Vacation Care periods.

Our Vacation Care programs operate between 8:00am and 6:00pm and include a variety of engaging activities and excursion days. We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable educators who enjoy working with children and can support our services across multiple locations.

About the Role As an Educator, you will:

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 safe, inclusive and fun setting in line with the National Quality Framework

Assist with routines, care, supervision and learning opportunities across structured and free play activities

Support children during excursions, activities and vacation care experiences





Collaborate with a passionate and professional team to provide high-quality care across multiple sites

What We Offer

Shifts available between 8:00am and 6:00pm

Opportunity to work across multiple Northern Rivers locations

Supportive, child-safe and person-centred workplace

Attractive salary packaging options

Opportunities for ongoing casual work across school term and vacation periods

Selection Criteria

Interest in working with children and contributing to positive learning environments

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

Commitment to child safety, wellbeing and inclusive practices

Experience working with school-aged children in education, recreation or care settings

Ability to travel between sites desirable

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)

Northern Rivers Community Gateway is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, people living with disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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