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Are you an experienced OSHC or childcare educator who believes every child deserves to feel safe, included, and supported?

St Joseph's Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) North Ipswich, is seeking passionate and reliable Experienced Educators to join our team. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment where educators play an important role in creating meaningful experiences for children and helping every child thrive.
 
About the Role
In this role, you'll help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children across all programs. You'll work closely with your team to support children's individual needs, foster positive relationships, and deliver high-quality experiences that encourage participation, confidence, and belonging.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of belonging where every child feels valued, heard, and empowered to participate
• Deliver engaging, play-based experiences that reflect children's interests and developmental needs
• Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all children
• Build positive relationships with children, families, school staff, and colleagues
• Support the day-to-day operations of the service and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Demonstrate reliability, initiative, and professionalism in all aspects of the role

Why Join St Joseph's OSHC?

• Be part of a team that values inclusion, respect, and meaningful relationships
• Make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families
• Work in a supportive environment where collaboration and teamwork are encouraged
• Contribute your ideas and experience to help shape engaging programs and positive outcomes
• Opportunity for ongoing learning and professional development

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated experience working in OSHC, school-aged care, or a similar education and care setting
• A strong understanding of child development, wellbeing, and play-based learning
• Completion of, or willingness to complete prior to commencement, the mandatory National Child Safety Training (Gecko Learning)
• Ability to confidently engage and support groups of children with diverse interests, backgrounds, and individual needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, and colleagues
• A proactive, reliable, and adaptable team member who contributes positively to team culture
• A commitment to creating inclusive environments where every child feels safe, valued, and supported

Benefits:

• Leadership Days & Programs – Offsite networking, professional development, and ongoing leadership support.
• Career Pathways – Grow into mentoring or specialist roles such as Regional Manager, Compliance, Family Support, or Workforce planning.
• Culture That Cares – We live our values: Be Brave, Be Authentic, Be Thoughtful, Be Professional.
• Recognition & Celebrations – Reward and recognition programs plus end-of-year celebrations to celebrate your achievements.
• Referral Bonuses – Refer great people and be rewarded for helping grow our team.
• Up to 95% Childcare Discount – Generous staff discounts across 130+ services to support you and your family.

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.

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