AddressThe Y Queensland’s childcare services has been at the heart of Australian communities for more than 40 years, with our first early learning service opening in Brisbane in 1977 after we identified the need for childcare that focused on helping children grow in body, mind and spirit.
YMCA Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) provides fun, stimulating and safe care for primary and secondary school children before and after school. At OSHC, children have the opportunity to participate in cooking, sport, music, art, dance and so much more.
We are now seeking Relief Educators on a casual basis to support our existing OSHC services with their daily needs and set-up support for new services across Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
This opportunity is a unique role that will allow you to work collaboratively with different services.
We believe it takes a village to raise a child; you will have a direct and positive impact throughout are OSHC Services.
Our YMCA services play, connect and learn on Yugambeh land and we are very proud to be a part of more than 50 different schools based across Brisbane, Toowoomba, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Relief Educator, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Providing support and training to new staff at our existing or new service
- On occasion, engage with the children with educational yet fun activities
- Supporting the project team with ordering resources, and set up of new services
- Administrative duties including assistance with enrolments, phone/email enquiries, rosters and events planning
ABOUT YOU
- Hold a Certificate or Diploma qualification in Children’s Services, or are studying towards a relevant qualification
- Previous experience with working in children’s services or similar
- A fantastic sense of fun and a tremendous imagination
- Hold or be willing to obtain a current First Aid and CPR certification
- Hold a Positive Notice Blue Card or be willing to obtain one
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
For this role, we offer many employee benefits including:
- Above award and penalty rates (some weekend work will be expected)
- Free YMCA gym membership
- Discounted rates at our childcare facilities
- Discounted rate on selected health care through Medibank Private
- Discounted accommodation rates at the George Williams Hotel
- A range of online benefits through our online employee discounts and benefits program
APPLICATIONS
To apply, please click the ‘APPLY’ button and submit your resume and a cover letter detailing how your experience meets the selection criteria.
Our Commitment
At The Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe; at The Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:
The YMCA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people.
Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.
