Permanent Part-Time OSHC Educators

📍 Stafford Heights State School P&C OSHC

About Us
Stafford Heights State School P&C Association established our much-needed Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service in 2019. Since then, our reputation has grown, and so has our community. Our motto is “Big Enough to Cater, Small Enough to Care”—we are proud to offer quality care in a warm, family-focused environment where children come first.

We are now seeking dedicated Part-Time Educators to join our Before School, After School, and Vacation Care programs.

The Role
As an OSHC Educator, you’ll work closely with our leadership team to create a safe, fun, and engaging environment for children aged 4–12. Your responsibilities will include:

Actively supervising children across indoor, outdoor, and excursion environments.

Assisting in the delivery of Before School, After School, and Vacation Care programs.

Supporting children through play-based learning and positive interactions.

Preparing and serving food using safe food-handling practices.

Helping maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Contributing ideas and reflections to continually improve our program.

Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Hours of Work
Our service operates Monday to Friday during school terms and holidays:

Before School Care: 6:30 am – 8:30 am (shifts up to 9:30 am)

After School Care: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm (shifts from 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm)

Vacation Care / Pupil Free Days: 6:30 am – 6:00 pm

Educators must be available for at least 3 afternoon shifts per week.

Why Join Us?

Paid in line with P&C Award rates (depending on qualifications).

Ongoing paid professional development opportunities.

Supportive leadership and a fun, collaborative team.

Flexible rostering.

What We’re Looking For

Certificate III or higher (completed or in progress) in a childcare-related qualification (OSHC focus preferred).

Experience working with primary-aged children.

Current Paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check).

Knowledge of child protection requirements.

Understanding of the My Time, Our Place Framework, NQF, and NQS.

Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Management training.

Safe food-handling skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply
Please email a cover letter and resume to our Coordinator, Jacob, at [email protected].

In your cover letter, let us know:

Your passion for working with children.

Your availability and suitability for the role.

Your favourite childhood TV show or book (we love getting to know our team!).

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 10 business days.