Educator - Lismore

6 days ago


Lismore, Australia Northern Rivers Community Gateway Full time
Overview

Join Our Team at Rainbow Region Kids Casual & Permanent Part-Time Educators (15+ hours guaranteed)

Various locations throughout the Northern Rivers

Children's Services Award Level 3 + Super (+ 25% casual loading where applicable)

Are you passionate about creating safe, fun, and enriching environments for children? Do you want to work in a purpose-led organisation that values inclusion, development and genuine community impact?

Rainbow Region Kids, a program of Northern Rivers Community Gateway, is currently hiring Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Educators for our vibrant Before and After School Care and Vacation Care services across the Northern Rivers.

We're offering both casual and permanent part-time positions, with a minimum guaranteed 15 hours per week for part-time staff.

About the Role

As an Educator, you will:

  • Support the planning and delivery of engaging, child-centred programs aligned with the My Time, Our Place Framework

  • Foster respectful, supportive relationships with children

  • Ensure a safe, inclusive, and fun environment in line with the National Quality Framework

  • Assist with routines, care, supervision, and learning opportunities across structured and free play activities

  • Collaborate with a passionate and professional team to provide high-quality care across multiple school sites

What We Offer
  • A guaranteed minimum 15 hours per week for part-time roles

  • 25% loading for casual employees

  • Bonus leave in December

  • Flexible weekday morning and afternoon shifts and school holiday work

  • Supportive, child-safe and person-centred workplace

  • Attractive salary packaging options

  • Regular supervision and professional development

  • Opportunities for long-term career growth within a values-driven not-for-profit organisation

Selection Criteria

Essential

  • Certificate III in Children's Services or at least 12 months experience in a similar role

  • Ability to work effectively under supervision and as part of a team

  • Understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and My Time Our Place learning framework

  • Ability to develop meaningful and respectful relationships with children

  • Awareness of child development and the role of structured and unstructured activities

  • Commitment to child safety, wellbeing and inclusive practices

Desirable

  • Experience using digital childcare platforms (e.g. OWNA)

Requirements
  • NSW Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle

  • Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)

  • National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

  • First Aid in Education and Care Setting (or willingness to complete)

  • Completion of, or willingness to complete, a recognised Child Protection course

Apply Now Bring your creativity, care and commitment to a community that values what you do.

For more information, contact:
Ben Barratt - People & Culture Officer
benbarratt@nrcg.org.au

Northern Rivers Community Gateway is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.


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