Qualified Educator

Casual Qualified Educator - Coogee Carr Street

We're looking for warm, flexible and reliable Casual Qualified Educators to join our team at Only About Children Coogee Carr Street.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive campus community while bringing your care, qualification and adaptability to children's everyday learning and routines.

About our Coogee Carr St campus

There's a warm, community feel to working at Coogee Carr St, with the beach close by and the everyday energy of Coogee woven into the campus experience. Located on Carr Street, just a short walk or drive from Coogee Beach and close to transport links, the campus feels connected, convenient and full of local life.

Inside, Coogee Carr St has a generous, playful and nurturing feel. Children enjoy seven age-based indoor learning spaces and two dedicated outdoor play areas, with features like a bike track, fairy garden, slide and large sandpits supporting exploration and self-led play. Families often speak about the friendly, attentive team, strong communication and children feeling safe, supported and excited to be part of the campus.

You're The Difference at OAC

At Only About Children, everything starts with one simple truth: You're The Difference.

Even when you are working casually, your presence matters. The way you step into a room, support children's routines and bring calm, flexible care helps children feel safe, settled and included.

With us, you'll be part of a team that values the difference you make in every shift.

About the role

As a Casual Qualified Educator, you'll support rooms across the campus, helping children feel safe, settled and engaged throughout the day.

You'll work alongside permanent educators to support routines, play-based experiences, supervision, mealtimes, rest times and transitions. This role suits someone who enjoys variety, builds relationships quickly and can bring calm, positive energy into different rooms.

What you'll do

• Support nursery, toddler and kindergarten rooms as needed, helping children feel safe, settled and engaged.
• Assist with daily routines, meals, rest times, transitions and personal care with consistency and warmth.
• Support play-based learning experiences and safe supervision across different rooms.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and educators, even when working flexibly.
• Step into different room environments with confidence, adaptability and a calm approach.
• Follow campus routines, room leader guidance and OAC policies.
• Uphold child safe practices and inclusive care in every shift.

What you'll bring

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or approved equivalent.
• Experience in early learning preferred.
• Flexibility, reliability and a positive attitude.
• Warm communication with children, families and teams.
• Understanding of supervision, routines and child safe practices.
• Ability to adapt quickly across different rooms and age groups.
• Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one.

What we offer

• Flexible casual shifts that support your availability and lifestyle.
• Supportive campus teams and welcoming room environments, so you can step in with confidence.
• Opportunities to work across age groups, build experience and strengthen your practice.
• Access to OAC curriculum and wellbeing resources to support quality care and learning.
• Potential pathways into permanent roles across the OAC network.
• Recognition through everyday team culture, because your contribution matters in every shift.
• A values-led organisation where casual educators are an important part of the team.
• A culture that embraces who you are and what you bring, because at OAC, you're the difference.

Child safety and inclusion

At Only About Children, child safety is at the centre of everything we do. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm, and we are committed to creating safe, nurturing and inclusive environments where every child has a voice, feels safe, and is valued and respected.

Everyone who joins our team shares responsibility for upholding child safe practices, meeting regulatory requirements and supporting children's wellbeing. Successful candidates will be required to complete all relevant working with children, background and compliance checks.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and high-quality early learning.

Apply now

If you're ready to bring your flexibility, care and energy to Only About Children Coogee Carr Street, we'd love to hear from you.