Lead, Inspire, and Shape the Future – Coordinator Opportunity at North Ipswich OSHC
Are you ready to step into a leadership role where you can truly make an impact?
St Joseph’s Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) in North Ipswich is seeking a passionate and experienced
Coordinator to lead our dynamic service into its next exciting phase of growth and improvement.
Why This Role Stands Out
This isn’t just another Coordinator position — it’s an opportunity to drive meaningful change, develop a strong team culture, and elevate program quality in a well-established service licensed for 105 children. With a supportive community and a clear vision for the future, you’ll have the platform to make a real difference every day.
About the Service
St Joseph’s OSHC delivers before school care, after school care, and vacation care, with a strong focus on:
- Inclusive and supportive practices for all children
- Engaging, child-led and educator-guided experiences
- Building social, emotional, and life skills through play
- Creating a calm and structured environment where children feel safe and valued
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Day-to-Day Operations
Oversee the smooth running of our Before School Care, After School Care, and Vacation Care programs, ensuring a safe, well-organised, and enriching environment for every child.
- Inspire and Develop Your Team
Provide strong leadership to a dedicated team of educators through mentoring, coaching, and ongoing support, fostering a positive culture where staff feel valued, confident, and empowered to succeed.
- Deliver High-Quality, Engaging Programs
Design and implement innovative, play-based learning experiences that reflect children’s interests, promote wellbeing, and align with the My Time, Our Place framework.
- Build Meaningful Community Connections
Create and maintain strong, trusting relationships with children, families, school staff, and the wider community, ensuring every child feels a deep sense of belonging and inclusion.
- Drive Quality, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement
Ensure the service consistently meets and exceeds regulatory requirements and quality standards, while proactively identifying opportunities to improve practices, systems, and outcomes.
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.
- Child Protection training is required for this role.
- Proficient with childcare management software (Xplor preferred).
- Demonstrated leadership skills for team development.
Benefits:
- Leadership Days & Programs – Offsite networking, professional development, and ongoing leadership support.
- Career Pathways – Grow into mentoring or specialist roles such as Regional Manager, Compliance, Family Support, or Workforce planning.
- Culture That Cares – We live our values: Be Brave, Be Authentic, Be Thoughtful, Be Professional.
- Recognition & Celebrations – Reward and recognition programs plus end-of-year celebrations to celebrate your achievements.
- Referral Bonuses – Refer great people and be rewarded for helping grow our team.
- Up to 95% Childcare Discount – Generous staff discounts across 130+ services to support you and your family.
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 backgrou 