Ready to take the next step in your career and become a Coordinator with Catholic Early EdCare?

As the OSHC Coordinator at Star of the Sea Outside School Hours Care in beautiful Cleveland, you’ll step into a role that’s more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a real difference.

Our service, located in a welcoming school environment in the heart of Cleveland, is licensed for up to 45 children and operates from a dedicated space within the school grounds. The program includes active play through sports like soccer, handball, and basketball, as well as creative activities such as arts and crafts.

This position is initially a 6-month parental leave cover, with potential for further opportunities within the organisation once the leave period ends. The role involves Monday to Friday hours (including split shifts) and between 32 to 36 hours per week.

You won’t be alone in this journey. You’ll be supported by a dedicated team of Educators and a committed management team, ensuring you have all the resources you need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of a high quality, inclusive and educational program.
• Manage day to day operations of the service including staffing, administration and financial management tasks.
• Provide children with a safe, secure, welcoming and nurturing environment.
• Work collaboratively within an established team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.
• Promote the service within the local community in accordance with the Vision, Mission and Values of Catholic Early EdCare.

Requirements of the Role:

• Diploma in Children Services or equivalent as per ACECQA guidelines.
• Previous childcare service management experience.
• 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.
• Proficient with childcare management software (Xplor preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership skills for team development.

Why Choose Us

• Competitive Salary - Earn a salary that mirrors your expertise and accomplishments, turning your qualifications and experience into exciting financial rewards!
• 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.
• Continuous Growth Opportunities - Access professional development to unlock your potential through continuous learning, fostering a culture of growth and expertise within our team.
• 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 shape and endorse changes, contributing to the 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.