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Mary MacKillop Childcare North Queensland provides high-quality provision of care to families across the Diocese of Townsville, which stretches from Ingham in the North, Proserpine in the South, Mount Isa in the West and Palm Island to the East. We have grown to include 6 Early Learning Centres, 9 Kindergartens and 14 Outside School Hours Care centres.

Columba Kindergarten and Care, Charters Towers offer long day-care for children aged 3-5 through a Queensland Government-approved Kindergarten program. Additionally, we provide before and after school care, as well as vacation care for children attending our school and for the broader community.

About the position 
Columba Kindergarten and Care are currently seeking 2 casual Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Educators and 1 casual Kindy Educators to join our vibrant team. In this role, you will supervise and engage children during after-school hours, ensuring a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment.

The position requires availability for shifts from 2:00pm to 5:30pm or similar, Monday to Friday, with the potential for additional hours during vacation care. These positions will commence as soon as practicable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a valued Educator who contributes to creating a high-quality, fun, and engaging environment for children. Our services are led by qualified leaders who motivate and support our friendly teams to provide a positive and enriching experience for every child.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Keen interest in working within the childcare/education sector
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Current First Aid Certificate Including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis or ability to obtain before commencement
• Ability to learn new systems and child care management software 
• The ability to work effectively in a close-knit team environment
• Applicants must be enrolled, studying, or have completed a Certificate III early childhood qualification or an ACECQA equivalent or be willing to begin studying for this qualification.

We offer our employees: 

• Competitive and over award salary on offer (depending on qualifications and experience)
• Split shift allowances 
• Salary packaging available 
• Financial support of First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis
• Insurance benefits with Queensland Country Health
• Work/life balance with no weekend work
• A supportive environment where teams flourish and build strong relationships with children, families and each other

How to apply
If you are interested in joining our vibrant teams at MMCNQ, please submit your resume and cover letter via the APPLY NOW link.  Interviews will commence as applications are received - apply now!
 
If you have any questions about this position, please contact our HR team on employment@mmcnq.catholic.edu.au or 07 4726 3299.

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