Lead. Inspire. Make Every Day Count.
Are you a passionate OSHC professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Join
St Joseph’s OSHC, Kangaroo Point as our
Assistant Coordinator and help shape a thriving service where children, families, and educators feel connected, supported, and inspired.
Why St Joseph’s?
Located in the vibrant riverside community of Kangaroo Point, St Joseph’s OSHC is a busy and well-established service caring for up to 110 children across Before School Care, After School Care, and Vacation Care programs.
Our service is known for its welcoming culture, strong community connections, and dedicated team who are passionate about creating engaging experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and promote a genuine sense of belonging. No two days are the same, and every day brings opportunities to make a meaningful impact on children's lives.
As Assistant Coordinator, you'll work alongside an experienced Coordinator to lead a dynamic team, support service operations, and help deliver exceptional outcomes for children and families.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a key leader within the service, you will:
- Support the day-to-day management of the OSHC service
- Mentor, motivate, and guide a team of educators
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for children, families, and staff
- Assist with rostering, administration, and compliance requirements
- Support the planning and delivery of engaging play-based programs
- Build strong relationships with children, families, the school community, and stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation
Job Requirements:
- Diploma qualification (or higher) relevant to children's services
- Current Queensland Blue Card
- Current completion (or willingness to complete prior to commencement) of mandatory National Child Training (via Geckko).
- Demonstrated experience working within an OSHC, childcare, or education setting
- Leadership experience or a strong desire to move into a leadership role
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Sound understanding of the National Quality Framework, My Time Our Place, and National Regulations (or willingness to further develop knowledge)
- A genuine passion for creating positive outcomes for school-aged children
Benefits:
- Competitive salary - Earn a salary that mirrors your expertise and accomplishments, turning your qualifications and experience into exciting financial rewards!
- Flexible work location - Work from one primary service with the opportunity to work additional shifts across CEEC’s 130+ services, if desired.
- Work life balance - Benefit from the flexibility of split shifts, allowing you to tailor your work hours to fit your lifestyle and achieve a balance between personal and professional pursuits.
- Reward and Recognition Program - Be acknowledged and rewarded for your amazing work, and outstanding contribution!
- Employee Referral Bonus - Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them to join CEEC and receive a referral bonus as a thank-you for helping grow our team.
- Save on childcare costs - with an incredible 95% employee discount at CEEC centres.
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. 