Educational Leader/Responsible Person - Torquay

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Service Coordinator you will be a valued contributor to the OSHC experience of young people who attend our service at Star of the Sea Outside School Hours Care based at Torquay. You will be involved in creating a fun, engaging and interactive program for school aged children. You will be supported to contribute your unique ideas to continuously improve our program of activities and provide a safe and supportive environment for the children attending.

This opportunity is for someone who has a Diploma, as we are wanting to train you into being our responsible person in charge.  

With a capacity for up to 59 children, the position is for Before School, After School, and Vacation Care programs. Our tight-knit team thrives on collaboration and support, fostering a nurturing environment for both staff and children alike. If you have a passion for education and a knack for fostering a love of sports in young minds, we'd love to hear from you!

For suitable candidate, there's potential to work in our additional Catholic Early Edcare centres spread throughout the Fraser Coast region.
  
Hourly rate: Level 1.1 $24.13 to 3.4 $30.07, based on qualifications and experience.
  
Job Requirements:

• Be eligible to work in Australia.
• Minimum Diploma or studying towards a qualification in an area relevant to working with young people (highly desirable)
• Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate  

The Benefits

• Earn a salary that mirrors your expertise and accomplishments, turning your qualifications and experience into exciting financial rewards!
• Forge a collaborative Partnership with the Archdiocesan of Brisbane to access Graduate Internships and Brisbane Catholic Education, enabling participation in their Graduate Program.
• Work from one primary service with the opportunity to work additional shifts across CEEC’s 130+ services, if desired.
• Gain practical hands-on experience while studying your bachelor’s degree.   There are 8 areas of study that are approved as relevant qualifications for working with school-age children, for example early childhood education and care qualification, behavioural science, community services, creative arts/ fine arts/ drama or music, nursing/ physiotherapy/ occupational therapy/ diversional therapy or speech pathology, primary/ secondary or special education, sport and recreation and human welfare studies and services.
• 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.
• Take advantage of a uniform allowance to boost professionalism, promote team cohesion, cut down on personal expenses, and play a pivotal role in maintaining a unified brand image.
• Enjoy access to our Employee Assistance Program, providing a confidential and caring support system that prioritises your mental and emotional well-being, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally.
• 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.  

About CEEC
Within our network of 130+ long day care, kindergarten, and outside school hours care services, Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to nurturing children's social, personal, respectful, spiritual, creative, and confident growth. Our skilled team members achieve this through our strong connections with families and community. Catholic Early EdCare's coverage extends from Hervey Bay in the north, to Gatton in the west, and down to the Gold Coast in the south. 
  
If you would like to know more about CEEC please visit our website: https://www.catholicearlyedcare.qld.edu.au/.