18th December, 2025
Casual Educator – St Mary MacKillop OSHC, Birkdale
Inspire. Nurture. Make a difference every day.
Are you passionate about creating a fun, caring space where children can explore, learn and grow?
We’re looking for a Casual Educator (Children’s Services Employee) to join our friendly team at St Mary MacKillop Outside School Hours Care in Birkdale.
At St Mary’s OSHC, we provide before school care, after school care and vacation care for up to 164 children in a supportive and community-focused environment.
What we offer:
- Convenient Birkdale location
- Supportive and experienced leadership team
- Strong community connections – including local initiatives like the Night Ninjas Christmas Appeal
- A warm, inclusive workplace where every educator is valued
- Exciting Vacation Care programs and new family transitions each year
If you’re an enthusiastic educator who loves helping children thrive, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and join a caring team that makes a difference every day.
A Day in the Life of an OSHC Educator: - Provide nurturing care and support for children
- Create a safe, secure, and welcoming environment
- Plan and deliver fun, inclusive recreational and educational activities
- Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and team members
- Collaborate with a supportive team to achieve the best outcomes for children
- Enjoy the opportunity to attend fun excursions during vacation care
- Feel inspired each day knowing you're making a meaningful difference in children's lives
Benefits of Joining Us: - Above-Award Pay – Competitive rates that reflect your qualifications and experience.
- 95% Childcare Discount – Access discounted care for your children across 130+ CEEC services.
- Recognition Program – Be celebrated for your hard work through our reward initiatives.
- Work-Life Balance – Flexible split shifts to support study, family, and personal time.
- Referral Bonus – Refer a friend and receive a bonus when they join our team.
Job Requirements: - Certificate III or Diploma in Children Services or equivalent as per ACECQA guidelines
- Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- 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 or Early Years Learning framework and National Law/Regulations or ability to acquire
- Effective oral and written communication within the workplace
- Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe
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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