About the role
Take the next step in your career as an Educator and join our wonderful team at Star of the Sea OSHC in Torquay.
We are looking for an educator to join our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) team, located on the grounds of Star of the Sea Catholic School in Torquay. In this role, you will work closely with the Service Coordinator to create a fun, engaging, and interactive program for school‐aged children. Your ideas and contributions will play a vital role in enhancing our program, ensuring it remains dynamic and enjoyable for all participants.
This is an excellent opportunity for a diploma‐qualified educator to step into the role of responsible person and educational leader.
Responsibilities
* Providing nurturing care for children
* Ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment
* Creating fun recreational and educational experiences that are inclusive for all
* Maintaining positive working relationships with all team members
* Working collaboratively within an established team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families
* Opportunity to attend fun excursions during vacation care
* Feeling excited to come to work to make a difference to the lives of children in our care
Requirements
* Diploma in Children's Services (or equivalent) or working towards it is preferred
* Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
* First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
* Holding current child protection training is beneficial
* A passion for the education and care of school‐aged children in a play‐based environment
* Knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework, My Time Our Place framework and National Law/Regulations
* Effective oral and written communication within the workplace
Benefits
* Competitive salary – Earn a salary that mirrors your expertise and accomplishments
* Flexible work location – Work from one primary service with the opportunity to work additional shifts across 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
* Reward and Recognition Program – Be acknowledged and rewarded for your amazing work and outstanding contribution
* Employee Referral Bonus – Refer a great fit and receive a referral bonus as a thank‐you for helping grow our team
* Up to 95% childcare discount – Take advantage of generous staff discounts across 130+ services, supporting both your career and your family
Safety Commitment
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).
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