Join Our Team at St Dympna’s OSHC in Aspley!

We’re looking for a friendly and caring casual educator (Children’s Services Employee) to join our vibrant team at St Dympna’s Outside School Hours Care.

We support up to 165 children across before school care, after school care, and vacation care. Located on the grounds of St Dympna’s Catholic Primary School, our program is flexible, child-led, and celebrates each child’s ideas, culture, and interests.

Your role will include:

• Greeting and walking preps to class each morning
• Supporting children in Years 1–6 as they head to class
• In the afternoons, collecting preps, welcoming older students, offering a healthy snack, and running engaging, educational activities

If you enjoy working with children and want to be part of a fun and dedicated team—we’d love to hear from you! Apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the delivery of a high quality, inclusive, educational program
• Provide children with a safe, secure, welcoming and nurturing environment
• Work collaboratively within an established team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families
• Participate in professional and personal development
• Promote the service within the local community in accordance with the Vision, Mission and Values of Centacare Child Care Services

Job Requirements:

• Certificate III in Children’s Services (or equivalent as per ACECQA guidelines) or demonstrate a willingness to complete the studies
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) from the Queensland Government
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework, My Time Our Place framework and National Law/Regulations
• Conversant with school aged care framework My Time Our Place
• Experience in the education and care of children
• Effective oral and written communication within the workplace

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!

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.