North & West Melbourne
Around Truganina and Coburg
Holiday Quest runs at one of our schools in this area — we’ll confirm where when we offer you shifts.
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Careers · Victoria
Casual educators in Melbourne
We're looking for warm, reliable casual educators for before and after school care and our summer Holiday Quest program at Islamic schools across Melbourne.
- Pay
- $40–$46 an hour + super
- Casual, under the Children’s Services Award. Where you sit depends on your qualification and experience.
- Summer holidays
- Holiday Quest runs from the end of Term 4 up to Christmas, takes a break between Christmas and New Year, then runs again from Monday 4 January until school goes back in late January 2027.
Where we’re hiring
Pick the area closest to you and apply.
South-East Melbourne
Around Doveton, Officer and Springvale
Holiday Quest runs at one of our schools in this area — we’ll confirm where when we offer you shifts.
No ad is open here right now.
Register your interest →What we’re looking for
You’ll need
- A diploma-level qualification approved for OSHC in Victoria — or be enrolled and studying one
- A valid Victorian Working With Children Check (or be happy to apply — we'll help)
- The right to work in Australia
- Respect for Islamic values and a love of working with children
Great if you have
- A first aid certificate
- Experience with primary school-aged children
- Availability across several weeks of the summer holidays
- Your own transport for excursion days
What you’ll do
Lead and join in games, sport, art and STEM; supervise excursions and keep every child safe; help serve healthy, halal meals; and build warm relationships with children and families. Holiday Quest runs 7:00am – 6:00pm for children aged 5–12 years — see what it’s like.
You might already qualify
In Victoria, at least half the educators on the floor must hold (or be studying) a diploma-level qualification approved for OSHC. Lots of qualifications count — not just early-childhood diplomas.
Children’s services
- Diploma of School Age Education and Care
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- Diploma of Out of School Hours Care
- Diploma of Children’s Services (OSHC)
Education & teaching
- A primary or secondary teaching qualification at diploma level or above — e.g. a Bachelor of Education
- Current Teacher Registration
- A Certificate in Teaching or Education requiring at least 2 years’ study
- Diploma in Education Support (at least 2 years’ study)
Youth & community
- Diploma of Community Services
- Diploma of Community Welfare Work
- Diploma or Bachelor of Youth Work
- Bachelor of Arts (Youth Studies, Youth Affairs or Recreation)
- Bachelor of Social Science (Youth Work)
- Bachelor of Social Work (with 12 months’ experience with school-age children)
Sport & recreation
- Bachelor of Physical Education
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Education)
- Bachelor of Sport Science (Exercise Science)
- Associate Diploma in Arts (Fitness, Recreation or Leadership)
Studying one of these counts too, as long as you’re enrolled and actively studying.
Have a Certificate III-level qualification instead (e.g. Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or Certificate III or IV in Education Support)? Register your interest — we have other roles that suit.
A summary of ACECQA’s approved list (updated May 2026). Not sure? Apply anyway — we’ll check. ACECQA’s full list · Read our guide
How to apply
Apply online
Pick your area and apply — it takes about 3 minutes. A CV helps but isn't required.
We call you
Someone from our team will give you a call within a few days.
Short interview
A friendly chat about you, the role and the centres that suit you.
WWCC & onboarding
We help with your Working With Children Check, then get you set up and ready.
Prefer email? Send your CV to contact@amanaoshc.com.au with the subject “Careers”.
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