The Royal Children's Hospital

Educator

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $80k/yr  •  Valentine, AU (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

At Valentine OSHC, the Centre embraces curiosity and active engagement. Children are offered opportunities to explore, play and collaborate, whilst also having access to calm spaces for rest and reflection. This balanced approach supports children to thrive socially, physically and emotionally.

  • Before School Care 6.30am to 9:00am
  • After School Care 3:20pm to 6:00pm
  • Vacation Care 7:00am to 6:00pm

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and dedicated Casual OSHC Educator to join our incredible team. This is your chance to build meaningful connections with children, develop your professional skills, and grow within a supportive and rewarding sector.

Why You'll Love This Role

Imagine starting each shift knowing that what you do truly matters. As a casual OSHC educator, you'll have the flexibility to balance work with your studies or other commitments, all while gaining invaluable hands-on experience in early childhood education. This role is the perfect launchpad for a fulfilling career!

What You'll Be Doing

  • Creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment where children can thrive
  • Planning and facilitating exciting activities that inspire creativity and curiosity
  • Building positive and trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues
  • Supporting children's social, emotional, and developmental needs
  • Upholding the highest standards of child safety and wellbeing at all times

What We're Looking For

We believe great educators come in all shapes and sizes, but the ideal candidate will bring:

  • A genuine passion for working with school-aged children
  • A current or in-progress qualification in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field
  • A valid Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A positive, can-do attitude and a natural ability to connect with children
  • Reliability, flexibility, and a strong sense of responsibility

What's In It For You?

We genuinely invest in our people. When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

  • Flexible casual shifts that work around your lifestyle
  • A warm, collaborative team culture that celebrates your contributions
  • Ongoing mentoring and professional development opportunities
  • Competitive hourly rates
  • The chance to build a strong foundation for a long and rewarding career in education

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Take the first exciting step in your education career and apply today — the children are waiting to meet you!

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate more than 80 sites, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Commitment to Safeguarding

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. We embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept safe at all times.

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The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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