Casual Pool Educator - Sunshine Coast
- Flexible casual role allowing you to choose your own shifts across Sunshine Coast services.
- Engage and support children in creating safe and inclusive environments.
- Work collaboratively within established teams to ensure the best outcomes for children.
- Choose your own shifts across Sunshine Coast services
- Flexible casual role, work around your schedule
- 95% CEEC childcare discount across 130+ services
Work Your Way Across the Sunshine Coast with Catholic Early EdCare!
Bli Bli | Gympie | Nambour | Sippy Downs | Sunshine Beach
Catholic Early EdCare is searching for enthusiastic, reliable, and flexible Diploma-qualified Casual Pool Educators to join our OSHC & LDC teams across the Sunshine Coast region. We're especially keen to hear from educators based in or near Nambour, Bli Bli and Sunshine Beach. This role gives you the freedom to choose from available shifts each week across our services.
Whether you're managing a busy lifestyle, juggling study, or simply want work that fits around your schedule, this role puts you in control. With more than 130 services across Queensland, you'll have the opportunity to maximise your hours, gain hands-on experience across a variety of settings, and be part of a supportive, welcoming team wherever you work.
If you're passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments where children can thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
A Day in the Life of a Casual Pool Educator…
- Welcome and support children as they transition into our engaging environments
- Create safe, inclusive spaces where every child feels they belong
- Design fun, engaging recreational and educational experiences for children
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators
- Work collaboratively within established teams to ensure the best outcomes for children and families
- Bring energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to every shift
- Feel proud to come to work knowing you're making a real difference in children's lives every day
Job Requirements:
- Diploma in a Child Related Qualification (or equivalent as per ACECQA guidelines) preferred; Certificate III holders or those studying towards a Diploma are also encouraged to apply
- Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- Current driver's licence and access to reliable transport
- Located in or near Nambour, Bli Bli or Sunshine Beach (preferred)
- Availability to work a minimum of 2 after school care sessions per week
- Mandatory Child Protection (Geccko) Course 1 & 2 — Course 3 & 4 optional but highly regarded
- Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Why Join Catholic Early EdCare?
- Competitive pay rates based on qualifications and experience
- Total flexibility: choose the shifts and locations that suit you each week from available offerings
- Opportunities to work across 130+ services throughout Queensland
- Generous Staff Discount: enjoy 95% off childcare fees at more than 130+ CEEC services
- Supportive, welcoming, and inclusive team culture wherever you work
- Reward & Recognition Program: be celebrated for your hard work, commitment, and impact
- Employee Referral Bonus: refer someone to CEEC and earn a bonus for helping us grow
- Build valuable experience across a variety of early education settings and age groups
Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe: Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in its care and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. The protection of children is our highest priority. To uphold this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings as part of our recruitment process, and all employees working with children must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and complete child protection training.
How to Apply: Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Submit your resume, along with a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for the role.
Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.
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