Do you love working with children and creating exciting experiences that spark imagination, build confidence, and create lasting memories? If so, we'd love for you to join our supportive and community-focused team at Immaculate Heart OSHC.
We're seeking passionate and enthusiastic
Casual Educators to join our welcoming team at
Immaculate Heart Outside School Hours Care in Leichhardt.
As part of the close-knit
Immaculate Heart School and Ipswich Parish community, our service operates from the school hall and welcomes up to 90 children each day. We pride ourselves on our strong community connections, supportive team culture, and family-oriented environment where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive.
At Immaculate Heart OSHC, we embrace the importance of play-based learning, offering a balance of indoor and outdoor experiences, individual and group activities, and opportunities that foster creativity, confidence, and connection. As a smaller service, you'll have the chance to build meaningful relationships with children and families and make a genuine impact every day.
A Day in the Life of an OSHC Educator
As an Educator, you'll play an important role in creating a positive and engaging environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn through play. Your day may include:
- Providing nurturing and responsive care for children.
- Creating a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all.
- Planning and facilitating fun recreational, educational, and play-based experiences that cater to diverse interests and abilities.
- Supporting children's social, emotional, and developmental growth.
- Building positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the wider school community.
- Collaborating with an established and supportive team to deliver the best outcomes for children and families.
- Joining in on exciting excursions and special activities during Vacation Care programs.
- Bringing energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to every shift while making a real difference in children's lives.
If you love working with children, enjoy being part of a supportive team, and are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.
What We’re Looking For:
- A Certificate III, Diploma in Children's Services (or ACECQA approved) desirable but not essential.
- A current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- A passion for working with children and contributing to their growth in a play-based setting
- Current completion (or willingness to complete prior to commencement) of mandatory National Child Training (via Geckko).
- Previous experience in OSHC or a similar environment (desirable)
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary - Earn a salary that mirrors your expertise and accomplishments, turning your qualifications and experience into exciting financial rewards!
- 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 - Benefit from the flexibility of split shifts, allowing you to tailor your work hours to fit your lifestyle and achieve a balance between personal and professional pursuits.
- Continuous Growth Opportunities - Unlock your potential with access to professional development, empowering you to pursue further studies and continuous learning, fostering a culture of growth and expertise within our team.
- Reward and Recognition Program - Be acknowledged and rewarded for your amazing work, and outstanding contribution!
- Employee Referral Bonus - Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them to join CEEC and receive a referral bonus as a thank-you for helping grow our team.
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? To apply, 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.
