Service Leader – Novar Gardens, South Australia

About the Role

At Camp Australia, our mission centers on nurturing children's development through before and after school, as well as holiday care programs. Located in Novar Gardens, South Australia, this role involves leading a dedicated team of educators to foster a secure, friendly environment where primary school-aged children can unwind, enjoy themselves, and thrive.

Key Duties

You will be responsible for crafting and maintaining a compliant and stimulating program, organizing a variety of engaging daily activities tailored for primary-aged children. The role also includes preparing and providing nutritious snacks and cultivating meaningful connections with children, their families, and the local school community.

Benefits and Incentives

• A $3,000 sign-on bonus payable following successful completion of the probation period, contingent upon active employment and not being within a notice period.
• Access to the Early Childhood Education and Care Worker Retention Grant, enhancing your base hourly wage beyond award rates.
• Exclusive savings through partnerships with Flare Benefits covering essentials like fuel, groceries, technology, fashion, dining, and entertainment.
• Job security under a permanent contract, complemented by significant discounts—up to 95%—for your children's participation in our services, plus family and friends discounts.
• Additional earnings through competitive pay rates, split shift allowance, laundry allowance, and performance bonuses up to $2,000 annually.
• Support for your wellbeing with dedicated wellbeing days, birthday celebrations, paid parental leave, and access to a premium Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunities for career advancement, including funded training and priority access to internal vacancies.
• Strong ongoing support through paid one-on-one sessions, regional meetings, online training, and access to local specialists.

Our Core Values

We uphold Courage, Gratitude, Respect, Joy, and Belonging, integral values that foster a thriving workplace culture.

Candidate Profile

• Energetic and engaging with excellent abilities in forming meaningful relationships with children and their families.
• Holder of a diploma or equivalent qualification in childcare-related studies.
• Possession of, or willingness to obtain, a valid Working with Children Check.
• Certified or willing to obtain First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma qualifications.
• Available to work split shifts weekdays from 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 2:45 pm to 6:00 pm.
• Valid or willing to obtain Child Protection training Certificate - Rrhan and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Commitment to national standards with the National Child Safety Training certificate or readiness to complete it.

Child Safety Commitment

Child safety and wellbeing stand as our utmost priority. We are dedicated to maintaining a child-safe environment that is inclusive and supportive, ensuring every child is safe, valued, and empowered. There is zero tolerance for any abuse or harm, with all staff responsible for fostering our rigorous child protection culture.