Position: Assistant OSHC Coordinator
Commencement Date: As soon as able
Employment Status: Part-Time, continuing
Hours per week: 30
Hourly Rate: $34.76
Applications Close: Friday, 31 October 2025

About us

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Gladstone is part of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton. St John’s School values each child, their individual stories and the journeys that made them who they are today. St John’s is a learning community that recognises and honours each child’s right to feel safe and to learn and their responsibility to respect others. St John’s is a school that is striving for excellence in the Religious, Academic, Sporting and Cultural areas of education.

Your Role

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Gladstone is seeking a part-time continuing, Assistant Outside Schools Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator to join their team. This is a part-time (30hpw) position, comprising of before school care, after school care as well as vacation care. Commencement date will be as soon as able or as negotiated with the successful applicant.

The Assistant Coordinator is responsible for working closely with the Coordinator to provide programs for children aged 5 – 12 years in Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care.

Typical duties (but not limited to):

• Regularly evaluating the program to ensure it caters for the interests and needs of school age children and meets the requirements of the 'My Time - Our Place' Framework;
• Advising families about the program, policies and procedures when required;
• Where appropriate take on the role of Educational Leader within the service, provide guidance, and support to the team on best practice programming;
• Working in support of the Coordinator on administrative tasks and efficient day to day operation of the service;

For further information about the role, please view the Position Description.

About you

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals who are passionate about education and working with students.

Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:

• understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality in dealing with young people and their needs
• the ability to work well either individually or collaboratively in a team and to accept direction and support
• genuine care for the wellbeing of students
• adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic educational setting

What we offer

• Competitive salary range
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Broken shift allowance of $38.17 per day, available for split shifts
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Modern facilities and resources

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• A minimum Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent is preferred. Applicants studying towards or willing to obtain an ACECQA approved diploma level qualification, are encouraged to apply.
• First Aid Certificate, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Training (ACECQA approved)
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

• Complete the application below
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
• Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Please note that current employees of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton can apply by sending a Cover Letter and copy of their Current CV (including 3 referees) to [email protected].

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Jamie Emerick, Principal, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Gladstone, 07 4994 8305.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services [email protected]
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday, 31 October 2025.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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