OSHC Casual Educator

Job Description

Are you a university student, parent or just need your midday free? This is the perfect opportunity that works around your lifestyle!

Join our OSHC team at Helping Hands South Rock and help create exciting, engaging, and unforgettable experiences for primary school children.

Whether you're a university student looking to build a career in teaching, psychology, social work or childcare, or simply seeking greater flexibility, this role is designed to fit your lifestyle. Gain valuable hands-on experience with primary school-aged children while we work around your university timetable, placements, and other commitments.

⏰Pick up shifts across the services open hours:

• Morning Shift: 6:00am – 9:00am Monday - Friday (Rise then Shine Program) 
• Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm – 6:00pm Monday - Friday (Stay and Play Program) 
• Extra Hours available during school holidays!  

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive Pay: $33 - $47 per hour + super, rewarding the important role you play every day.
• Work-Life Balance: Our split shift model gives you your middle of the day back, so you can study, manage family life, or enjoy personal time.
• Extra pay for split shifts: Earn an additional $21 per day whenever you work a split shift, rewarding the flexibility you bring to the role.
• Supportive and Stable Team Environment: Join a respectful, welcoming team where you'll feel valued, supported and connected while working for a growing organisation with a strong people-first culture.
• Career Growth & Development: Build your leadership skills through paid training and clear pathways to progress within JAG as an Assistant Coordinator or Coordinator.
• Referral Rewards: Earn $1,000 cash for every successful referral and help us grow our exceptional team.
• Family-Friendly Support: Up to 50% off childcare fees, supporting you and your family now and in the future.
• Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Access discounted gym & wellbeing memberships, health insurance and retail savings, helping your money go further.

🏫 About Helping Hands South Rock

Helping Hands South Rock is a growing and welcoming service caring for approximately 40–50 children in Before School Care and 60–70 in After School Care, with capacity to grow to 105 children. The service operates from a spacious licensed hall with three dedicated rooms, a large kitchen and eating foyer, plus access to a grassed outdoor area, playgrounds, courts and oval. 

Qualifications

Who are we looking for? 

While we’re happy to provide training and guidance in the role and sector, here are a few qualities we’re looking for: 

• Desirable but not mandatory: Working towards or completed a relevant qualification to work as a 1 or 2 Year Qualified Educator in QLD in accordance with ACECQA
• National Child Safety Training completion prior to onboarding (via Gecko).
• Must be available for at least 3 afternoon shifts per week
• A genuine love for working with children. 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• A team player with aspirations to take on leadership opportunities. 
• Hold or be willing to obtain a national police check (which we will cover!) and a state working-with-children check. 
• Must have valid Australian work rights. 

Additional Information

At Junior Adventures Group, child safety and child safeguarding principles are our top priorities. Our recruitment process includes thorough background checks and screenings to ensure the wellbeing of all children in our care. 

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.