Ready to Lead Something Special?
Not every leadership opportunity offers the complete package—a thriving service, an established team, strong community connections, and the support to focus on what great leaders do best.
At
Our Lady of Mt Carmel OSHC, Coorparoo, we're seeking an experienced and passionate Coordinator to lead a well-established service that has become a valued part of daily life for children, families and the school community.
Supporting 105 children across Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care, our service is built on strong relationships, quality programs and a team that genuinely cares about creating positive experiences for every child.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
This is a chance to step into a leadership role where the foundations are already strong.
You'll be joining a service with an experienced team, a positive culture and a reputation for delivering high-quality care within a welcoming and connected school community.
As Coordinator, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Lead and inspire a capable and committed team of educators.
- Foster a culture where children, families and educators feel valued and supported.
- Build on the strengths of an already successful and respected service.
- Champion engaging programs that reflect the interests, strengths and voices of children.
- Strengthen partnerships with families, school staff and the wider community.
- Create an environment where both children and educators can thrive.
Requirements of the Role:
- Diploma in Children Services or equivalent as per ACECQA guidelines.
- Current completion (or willingness to complete prior to commencement) of mandatory National Child Training (via Geckko).
- Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), First Aid, CPR, Asthma/Anaphylaxis.
- Consent to being the Nominated Supervisor.
- Strong understanding of Childcare legislation, including National Quality Framework, Standards, and My Time Our Place.
- Previous childcare service management experience.
- Proficient with childcare management software (Xplor preferred).
- Demonstrated leadership skills for team development.
Benefits:
- Leadership Days – All Service Leaders come together offsite for networking and professional development.
- Leadership Program – That supports you on your leadership journey.
- POD’s – Be part of a POD where you can access your Peers for support and guidance.
- CEEC Councils (Quality, Safety and Leadership) – Service Leaders form our councils, and consult and endorses changes before they’re launched. Being part of a council means you help shape and build our future evolution of CEEC.
- Mid-year and End of Year celebrations – Celebrate with us the important and amazing work that you, our service leaders are doing!
- Cultural Mindsets – Be Brave, Be Authentic, Be Thoughtful, and Be Professional. These is HOW we go about what we do each day.
- Career Pathways – Opportunities to become a formal mentor, or progress into a Portfolio Manager, Compliance Officer, Family Support Officer, Rostering Officer role.
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).
How to Apply:
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? To apply, 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 