OSHC Educator | Essendon

🌟 OSHC Educator Opportunity – Essendon🌟

Are you passionate about helping children grow in a safe, creative environment? At MACSEYE, we’re committed to delivering high-quality out of school and early learning experiences that support each child’s development and wellbeing. Join us and help shape a brighter future.

About the Role

We’re offering permanent and casual opportunities, making this a great fit whether you’re building experience in the education space or bringing established skills to a dynamic team. You’ll play a key role in supporting children before and after school through fun, engaging, and enriching experiences.

Permanent Part-Time $28–$37/hr + Super + Allowances | Casual up to $45/hr

Hours of Work

🌅 Morning Care: 6:00 am – 8:45 am

🌇 Afternoon Care: 3:15 pm – 6:15 pm

Split shifts provide flexibility and balance — ideal for those juggling study, family commitments, or other interests.

Why Join MACSEYE?

⏰ Flexible Work Options – Split shifts that work around your lifestyle.

🤝 A Supportive Team Environment – Work alongside passionate educators in a collaborative, child-focused culture.

🚀 Professional Development & Pathways – Ongoing training and opportunities to grow your career within MACSEYE.

🎨 Creativity Encouraged – Bring your ideas, interests, and energy to programs that truly engage children.

If you’re motivated, caring, and excited to make a positive impact in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Role as an Educator

🌟 Create Safe and Inspiring Spaces

Design environments where children feel secure, supported, and motivated to explore and learn.

🎨 Plan Engaging Experiences

Lead hands-on, fun, and creative activities that spark curiosity, imagination, and a love of learning.

🤝 Build Strong Connections

Develop positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues, fostering a welcoming, community-focused environment.

🌱 Champion Wellbeing and Growth

Support each child’s social, emotional, and developmental needs while promoting overall wellbeing.

✨ Collaborate and Innovate

Work closely with your team to co-create programs that reflect children’s interests, ideas, and voices.

🙌 What You’ll Bring

• A genuine passion for working with children

• A warm, collaborative approach with strong communication skills

• Cert III (or higher) in an ACECQA recognised qualification (or currently studying)

• Valid First Aid, CPR, WWCC, and Australian work rights (or able to obtain these)

🌟 Why You’ll Enjoy Working at MACSEYE – Essendon 🌟

✨ Work-Life Flexibility – Benefit from shifts and schedules tailored to suit your lifestyle.

📈 Career Development – Take advantage of training opportunities, professional growth, and defined career pathways.

🤝 Positive Team Environment – Be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace that values teamwork.

💛 Make a Difference – Contribute meaningfully to children’s development and create enriching experiences every day.

About Us

MACSEYE is dedicated to delivering high-quality early learning and Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) programs throughout the Melbourne Catholic Archdiocese. We focus on a holistic approach that nurtures each child’s wellbeing, identity, learning, and connection to their community.

At MACSEYE –  you’ll be part of a collaborative, child-focused setting where your contribution truly matters.

📩 Apply today and let us connect you with hours and opportunities that fit your lifestyle.

As a child safe organisation, MACSEYE prioritises the safety, wellbeing and protection of children in our care. We require applicants to undergo relevant child safety screening prior to appointment and for all employees to adhere with our child safe practices.  

We welcome applications from people from all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disabilities.