Seeking an experienced educator to join our team as Coordinator for Southern Cross OSHC at Woody Point campus!

At Southern Cross Outside School Hours Care, we provide before school care and after school care for up to 59 children. We are proud to support the families and children of the school, parish and local community.

We run a flexible and adaptable child-initiated program incorporating children’s ideas, cultures and interests.

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.

This is a term time position, with the opportunity to work in nearby OSHC services during vacation care.

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 Centacare Child Care Services

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Children Services or equivalent as per ACECQA guidelines
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), First Aid, CPR, Asthma/Anaphylaxis
• Consent to being the Nominated Supervisor of the service
• A strong understanding of Child Care legislation including the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards, and My Time Our Place
• Previous experience in childcare service management
• Effective computer skills including experience with childcare management software (Xplor preferred)
• Proven leadership skills to develop a team of staff

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 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.