At a Glance
- Tasks: Support school-aged children in a fun and safe Out of School Hours Care environment.
- Company: LiveBetter, dedicated to enhancing community wellbeing across Eastern Australia.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, wellness programs, flexible hours, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to integrity, respect, and empowerment.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while enjoying a supportive work culture.
- Qualifications: First Aid certification and a passion for working with children.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Strong focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programs available. Opportunity to alternate between mornings and afternoons, or work both. Assist with the delivery of Out of School Hours Care activities with school aged children!
LiveBetter Employee Benefits include:
- Salary Packaging (increase your take home pay)
- Access to our 24/7 employee wellbeing & safety app
- Supplementary Parental Leave
- Additional Purchase Leave
- Employee Referral Program
- Fitness Passport
- Service & Recognition Awards
- Learning and Development opportunities, with diverse career pathway options
(Eligibility criteria/terms and conditions may apply for some LiveBetter Employee Benefits)
About the Team: Community Support Services support people in regional communities across Eastern Australia to live better lives through education, social and community participation, coaching and capacity building, service coordination and transport services. We support parents, carers, families, children, people with disability, aged people, transport disadvantaged, and small regional communities.
About the Role: Educators who work within our Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) programs support the delivery of outstanding education and care to school aged children in an inclusive and fun environment in which children are safe, engaged and well supervised. Our Educators are highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic and creative, and dedicated to providing children with the best possible childhood experience. OSHC involves a combination of before and after school care, along with vacation care. Before and after school care operates during school term between 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, depending on the specific school. Vacation care programs run during gazetted NSW school term breaks between 7am and 6pm and generally close for a two-week period over the Christmas break.
Some key accountabilities of the role include:
- Assist in the supervision of all children, ensuring their well-being and safety at all times.
- Interact with children, assist in planning and implementing programs.
- Set up and clean away activities as required.
- If required, prepare food for children daily per health and nutrition policies.
- Contribute to the weekly education program of before and after school and vacation care in consultation with other staff and the feedback from children, parents and the school community.
- Be aware of duty of care responsibilities and the safety of all children in the service's care, including people authorised to collect children.
- Support inclusive practices to include children with additional needs alongside their peers.
- Supporting children to solve problems and play positively with their peers.
- Assisting children with their personal care needs as appropriate to their ability and level of development.
- Keeping the room and play areas clean and hygienic and carrying out tasks as required by the school.
What LiveBetter needs from you: We would love to hear from you if you are a professional and caring person who is prepared to embrace our values of Integrity, Respect, Cooperation, Empowerment and Excellence in your day to day work life. To be successful in this role, you will also have these skills:
- Current First Aid Certificate, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training.
- Current Statement of Attainment for the course 'Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk' CHCPRT0025 or working towards.
- Ability to work a rotating roster before and after school, during school holidays, and during school development days.
- Ability to interact well with children and build positive relationships with families.
- Ability to demonstrate reliability, motivation, enthusiasm and commitment.
- Desire to work with children and demonstrate capacity to enhance their experience in vacation/out of school hours care.
Desirable:
- Certificate III or higher in Early Childhood, Community Services, or other child related qualification.
- Understanding of the National Quality Framework - My Place My Time, and its application with the service environment.
You will also be required to undertake and pass a National Criminal Check and pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening).
Closing date 21.10.2026
Enquiries: Jenny Nalder - Head of Childhood Education & Development: LiveBetter is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Educator – Out of Hours School Care employer: Kirinari Community Services
ARRCS is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and family-friendly work culture in the heart of Alice Springs. With competitive remuneration packages, including a generous bonus structure and relocation support, we prioritise your professional growth through access to a dedicated Clinical Education team. Join us to make a meaningful impact in aged care while enjoying flexible hours that promote a healthy work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Kirinari Community Services Recruitment Team
