• $26.33  to $32.51 per hour + super

The YMCA is one of Brisbane's most recognisable customer-focused community organisations, providing opportunities for all people to grow in body, mind and spirit. The organisation operates a number of services including child care, health and fitness, hospitality and a hotel, outdoor education and camping, accommodation and benevolent activities including the YMCA Vocational School and the Schools' Breakfast program.

YMCA Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services care for children before school, after school and during holidays on a number of school sites throughout South East Queensland.

Our approach to OSHC is to provide a high quality, inclusive environment that gives children and young people the opportunity to learn, play, develop life skills and build lasting friendships in a safe, supported and friendly environment.

The YMCA is currently recruiting for casual Educators for our service located at Palmview. 

As a YMCA OSHC Educator you will:

• hold a rewarding, challenging and interesting position;
• be able to allocate your availability to suit study or family needs;
• have the opportunity for career advancement;
• join a team of dedicated staff and fantastic children and families;
• be eligible for staff incentives and discounts; and
• be provided with regular professional development and training.

If you have a fantastic sense of fun, a tremendous imagination, hold or are willing to obtain a current First Aid and CPR certification and a current Blue Card then we think you'd be an asset to the YMCA OSHC team.

Please only apply if you have experience working in a childcare setting.

A Certificate or Diploma qualification in Children Services or equivalent or if you are studying towards a relevant qualification would be an advantage. 

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The successful applicant will be rewarded with excellent working conditions including support from a management team with experience in the field, professional development and a rewarding working environment. 

The YMCA also offers an excellent employee benefits program which includes:

• Free YMCA gym membership;
• Discounted accommodation rates at the George Williams Hotel;
• Discounted rates at our childcare facilities
• Discounted rate on health care through; Medibank Private; 
• A range of online benefits through our online employee discounts and benefits program

To apply, please submit your covering letter and resume, detailing your experience against the selection criteria by clicking the 'Apply now' button.

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Candidates must have the right to work in Australia. 

YMCA, including Boards of Directors, is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to: 

•   an international criminal history check where applicants have lived overseas for more than three months;
•   holding or obtaining a Working with Children Clearance/ equivalent in accordance with state/ territory laws.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA. 

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The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people.