We are currently seeking a passionate and keen Outside School Hours Care (Fun Squad) Educator to join our PCYC Woodlinks Fun Squad located in Collingwood Park. If you enjoy having fun, are enthusiastic and love working with children, then we want to hear from you.
What we can offer
- In addition to your remuneration, enjoy generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per annum tax free. This will allow you to take home more of your income before it is taxed!
- Free PCYC gym membership
- Up to 15% discount on PCYC services such as Fun Squad, Gymnastics and Little n Active
- Volunteer day every year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to our online learning management system and facilitated programs, such as our Leadership Development Program – Your career progression is important to us!
- Access to our corporate health plan with HCF, offering very competitive and comprehensive health insurance products
Your New Role
You will be a valued Educator who provides high quality practices to ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children. You will be responsible for interacting with and effectively supervising the children while working as a team to deliver a high-quality and seriously fun programs with children. A key focus of this role is to acknowledge and support the unique strengths, needs and interests of each child while inspiring a supportive culture of safety and safeguarding children in line with PCYC Queensland values. We’re committed to fostering a supportive, respectful, and positive atmosphere where everyone is welcome. By joining us, you’ll play a crucial role in directly influencing positive change in your community. Click ‘apply’ to be taken directly to our PCYC careers page to download the Position Description and obtain more information.
About You
- No formal Qualifications are prerequisite for this position
- Qualified Educators require a Minimum Certificate III qualification in an area relevant to working with children. A range of study areas may be recognised including: behavioural science, community services, creative arts, education, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, sports and recreation and human welfare studies. To assess your qualification eligibility, please visit www.acecqa.com.au
- Experience working within the Fun Squad or long day care sector (desirable)
- Ability to respond to the needs of children to ensure high quality fun meets agreed standards
- Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate (or able to obtain) (desirable)
- In some services, hold a light rigid or medium rigid driver’s licence, eligible to obtain an RDA (if undertaking Bus Driving duties)
- Hold a Queensland Transport Driver’s Authorisation Card (if undertaking Bus Driving duties)
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
PCYC Queensland is committed to creating safe, inclusive environments where children and young people are protected, respected and supported to thrive. Safeguarding is a shared responsibility across our teams, supported by our long-standing partnership with the Queensland Police Service (QPS).
Please note: Working With Children Check (Blue Card) No Card, No Start and Restricted Person legislation applies. All PCYC employees are required to complete a National Police Check upon commencement.
PCYC is committed to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
For more information, please contact the Area Manager, Thersea Totman on 0447 478 342.
