Welcome to St Francis College Outside School Hours Care!

Located conveniently on the grounds of St Francis College, we are deeply integrated into the school community and provide high-quality before school care, after school care, and vacation care to support our local families for 60 children since January 2021.

Our dedicated team is committed to delivering a play-based, engaging program that encourages every child to explore their interests, passions, and creativity. We believe in child-led learning, and our educators work closely with children to design experiences that reflect their ideas and preferences.

What we expect from you:

• Oversee the daily operations of the Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery.
• Plan, develop, and implement engaging, play-based educational programs that support children's learning and development.
• Build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and school staff to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Work collaboratively with a dedicated team of educators to continuously improve the quality and outcomes of the service.

What We're Looking For:

• Diploma in Children's Service/Early Childhood Education (ACECQA equivalent) and experience in OSHC or a similar field.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
• Passion for creating a positive and enriching experience for children.

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 form our councils, and consult and endorses changes before they’re launched. Being part of a council means you help shape and build our 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.