Education & Care Practitioner - Outside School Hours & Vacation Care

2 days ago


Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Lady Gowrie Tasmania Full time $50,000 - $70,000 per year

About us:

We are a not-for-profit, community-based organisation providing education and care to children from birth to 12 years of age across Tasmania. Lady Gowrie Tasmania has a simple position statement – 'Children First' – and is committed to providing the highest quality education and care for children to give them the best start in life. We embrace the uniqueness of each child, family, and educator, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences that enrich our community. Our practices are built on trust, open communication, and genuine collaboration with families, ensuring that every voice is welcomed and acknowledged. We foster an environment where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to express themselves, while educators model respect, empathy, and kindness.

Learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania: gowrie-

The role:

We are seeking enthusiastic and caring people who share our values to join our Outside School Hours Care teams across Northern Tasmania:

  • Norwood
  • Mowbray
  • Punchbowl
  • West Launceston
  • Newnham
  • Youngtown

In this role, you'll support children aged 5-12 in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. Shifts are available before school, after school, and during the holidays in our Vacation Care program - offering you genuine flexibility.

What we offer:

  • A supportive, values-driven culture with wellbeing support
  • 15% fee discount for team members' children that attend our services
  • Opportunities for ongoing career development, training and pathways into part-time permanent roles

The role you'll play:

  • Provide care for children with a focus on ensuring health, safety and wellbeing
  • Set up & run engaging play and learning environments and activities
  • Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues
  • Support children's social, emotional and physical development through fun, play-based programs

About you:

  • A genuine commitment to child safety and wellbeing, and alignment with Lady Gowrie Tasmania's Children First values
  • Experience working or volunteering with children (desirable)
  • A genuine interest in supporting children's learning and development
  • Hold or be actively working towards a certificate III or Diploma in Early Education and Care or relevant qualification (desirable, but not essential)
  • Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (or ability to obtain)

Perfect for:

  • Students seeking flexible work alongside study
  • Career changer exploring education and care or wanting to build experience in child development
  • Experienced Education & Care professionals looking for a change of pace and experience with school aged children
  • Anyone wanting rewarding work with children in their community

Turn your spare hours into a rewarding opportunity. Apply now via the "quick apply" link with your CV and Cover Letter.

For further information please contact us at -

Applications close 5pm Monday 13 October 2025. Interviews will begin as soon as possible with shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to inclusion

LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our services, programs and workplaces, where diversity in all its forms, including strengths, cultural background, identity and abilities are recognised and celebrated. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children, families, and communities.



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