Educators Wanted – Before & After School Care (OOSH)
Casual, Part-Time & Permanent Part-Time Opportunities
Are you passionate about working with children? Looking for a rewarding role where every day is different?
Denistone East Before & After School Care Association (DEBASCA) is a community-based, not-for-profit Outside School Hours Care service providing high-quality Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care for children from Kindergarten to Year 6.
We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and skilled educators to join our exceptional team.
Whether you have experience in OOSH, schools, sport, youth work or are currently studying education or a related field, we'd love to hear from you.
We encourage applications from:
- OOSH Educators
- Primary or Secondary Education students
- Physical Education students
- Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Counselling students
- Teacher's Aides / SLSOs
- Sports coaches and instructors
- Youth workers and youth leaders
- Recreation leaders
- Anyone with experience working with children aged 5–12 years
Why Join DEBASCA?
At DEBASCA you'll become part of a supportive, professional and fun team that values creativity, collaboration and children's voices.
We offer:
- Flexible casual, part-time and permanent part-time positions
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Supportive leadership and mentoring
- A positive workplace culture
- Above award opportunities for experienced educators
- The chance to make a genuine difference in children's lives every day
Essential Criteria
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Check
- Completion of the National Child Safety Training (Geccko) or willingness to complete prior to commencement
- Understanding of Child Protection Mandatory Reporting requirements
- Commitment to Child Safe Standards and child safeguarding practices
- Experience working with children aged 5–12 years
- Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with children
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, proactive and professional
- Skills or interests in areas such as sport, craft, cooking, STEM, performing arts or group games
- Experience supporting children with additional needs is highly regarded
Desirable Qualifications
- Diploma in Children's Services or Outside School Hours Care
- Bachelor of Education or currently studying Education, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Counselling or Early Childhood
- First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
- Experience working in OOSH, schools, vacation care, sport or youth programs
- Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and My Time, Our Place
About the Role
As an educator you will:
- Provide high-quality care for children from Kindergarten to Year 6
- Plan and facilitate engaging activities based on children's interests
- Support children's learning, wellbeing and inclusion
- Assist children with additional needs to fully participate in the program
- Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Set up and pack away activities and assist with maintaining a safe environment
- Complete observations and evaluations linked to My Time, Our Place
- Follow all child protection, health and safety policies and procedures
Availability
Applicants should be available for a minimum of 3–4 shifts per week.
School Term
- Morning shifts: 7:00am–9:30am
- Afternoon shifts: 2:00pm–6:00pm
School Holidays
- Various shifts available Monday–Friday
- Availability during Vacation Care is essential.
Please indicate whether you are seeking casual, part-time or permanent part-time employment.
To Apply
Please submit:
- A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
- Your current resume
- Contact details for at least two professional referees, including one from your most recent employer or placement
- Your availability during school terms and school holidays
Join a team where children are valued, educators are supported, and every day brings new opportunities to inspire, create and have fun.
CHILD SAFE COMMITMENT STATEMENT
At DEBASCA, the safety, wellbeing and participation of children and young people is our highest priority.
We are committed to the paramountcy principle, ensuring the best interests of every child guide everything we do. We seek educators who actively promote children's rights, understand their responsibilities under Child Protection legislation, and are committed to creating a culture where children feel safe, respected, included and heard.
We have zero tolerance for child abuse and harmful conduct and are committed to maintaining a child-safe, inclusive and culturally safe environment for all children.
All employees, volunteers and visitors are expected to uphold our Child Safe Policies, Code of Conduct, Mandatory Reporting obligations and the Child Safe Standards. Through robust child-safe recruitment, ongoing training and clear professional boundaries, we work to prevent, identify and respond appropriately to child safety concerns.
We believe child safety is everyone's responsibility and are dedicated to ensuring all children—including First Nations children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disability, and those experiencing vulnerability—feel safe, valued, respected and empowered.
Rigorous child-safe recruitment procedures are followed to ensure all employees, volunteers and contractors are appropriately screened and appointed in accordance with our Child Safe Recruitment Policy and the Child Safe Standards.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Pay: $32.74 – $41.55 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
