OSHC Educators

Job Description

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• Employer of Choice in Education for 2025 & 2026
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• Ideal for students studying Early Childhood Education or a related field
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• Varied casual hours available
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The Role

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We are currently seeking Casual Early Childhood Educator who, under the direction of the Centre leaders, will assist in implementing a out of school hours care program catering to the individual needs of each child within a group setting.

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Early Childhood Educators play a crucial role at the College, with each day offering a variety-filled and dynamic experience.

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Primary duties include supervising and interacting with the children, setting up activities, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all at our Centre.

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We have varied casual hours available to support our centre as required, including mornings, afternoons, and vacations.

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This role is well suited to university students studying Early Childhood Education or a related field, offering the flexibility of casual hours to work alongside your studies.

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You will hold:

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• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent); or
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• Currently be studying Early Childhood related qual;
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• Current Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting certificate or ability to obtain;
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• Current ACECQA approved Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management Training or ability to obtain;
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• Valid Blue Card or the ability to successfully obtain;
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• Accredited Child Protection Training.
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We will consider both new to industry and experienced candidates. For those new to industry (and not currently studying) commencement and successful completion of the Certificate III and other accreditations if successful is a mandatory requirement.

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Why work at Sheldon College?

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Sheldon College has proudly been named an Employer of Choice in Education for 2025 & 2026, a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive, rewarding, and dynamic workplace. We believe that People Make the Difference, and we invest in our staff through industry-leading benefits that promote Financial, Health and Wellbeing, Social, Family, and Professional Growth.

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Our leading, comprehensive benefits include:

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• Above Award remuneration.
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• Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution.
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• College-paid Parental Leave.
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• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
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• Corporate discounts including Health Insurance, Gym and Optometry.
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• Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep–12 College.
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• Staff Wellness Program and Staff Wellness Committee.
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• Paid Staff Study and Scholarship Program.
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• Funded Professional Development with supported release time.
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• Paid Staff Pop Up Health clinics on site every Term including Massage, Skin Checks, Flu Vacc and body scans.
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• Coffee & Cake Days each term, with regular team BBQs and lunches.
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• Staffroom essentials: bread, raisin toast, condiments, tea, coffee, milk.
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About Us

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Sheldon Collegeis an independent, co-educational, non-denominational College situated in Redland City, catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academic,sporting and cultural arenas with access tostate-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities.

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Our Educators are our most valuable investment. Every member of our Early Learning staff plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment toprovide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy ofLove,Laughter and Learning.

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Child Safety and Wellbeing

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Sheldon College has a zero-tolerance approach to any behaviours that compromise student safety and wellbeing, including child abuse. The College prescribes to the Universal Principle that all children have the right to feel safe, respected, and heard, protected from all forms of abuse, harm, and neglect in a culturally safe environment.

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All staff are required to uphold the College's Child Safety and Wellbeing framework, including the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Staff Code of Conduct, and Raising and Responding to Concerns Policy. It is an inherent requirement of all staff members' employment to meet mandatory reporting obligations. Staff must apply a culturally sensitive and trauma informed approach in all Child Wellbeing related activities and Child Safety investigations across all areas of the College.

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Successful applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety and will be required to complete all mandatory training and compliance requirements prior to undertaking duties

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3 September 2026Sheldon Queensland, Australia