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Mary MacKillop Childcare North Queensland (MMCNQ) is a young and growing organisation, delivering high-quality early childhood education and care across a vast 434,000 sq km of the Diocese of Townsville.

Since its establishment in 2020, MMCNQ has expanded to include six Early Learning Centres, nine Kindergartens, and fourteen Outside School Hours Care centres — all committed to nurturing children and families through holistic, inclusive, and faith-aligned programs.

Backed by a passionate leadership team and strategic clarity, MMCNQ is in the early chapters of its journey. The organisation’s 2023–2027 Strategic Plan sets bold goals: becoming the provider of choice in Catholic communities, fostering a culture of positive engagement, and investing deeply in its people and innovation.

With values of integrity, inclusion, respect, and community at its core, MMCNQ offers a warm, adaptable, and welcoming culture — where professionals are empowered to bring their best selves and grow meaningful careers.
For more information, please visit: mmcnq.catholic.edu.au

Choose from a range of locations as we are expanding our teams!

About the positions
MMCNQ are seeking passionate and driven Assistant Coordinators to work at our Outside School Hours Care services in Townsville. You will join a supportive environment and have the opportunity to manage and mentor a team of Educators. Supported by your Coordinator, Business Operations Consultant and other MMCNQ field experts you will help guide the development of the service to meet local needs.

With full time, 38 hours per week, flexible work patterns will be considered to support the operations of the service and applicant requirements.  In our larger centres we are supporting 2 Assistant Coordinators to reduce the need for split shifts and provide ongoing stability. 

Reach out to our HR team to discuss your preferences in terms of service location (Rasmussen, Annandale, Currajong or Shaw) and hours!

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or working towards) or equivalent (Education Support, studying Bachelor of Education or similar qualifications approved under ACECQA)
• Current Children Check (Blue Card)
• Current First Aid Certificate Including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis or ability to obtain before commencement
• Understanding and knowledge of National Quality Framework
• Ability to pass a national criminal history check
• Ability to learn new systems and child care management software 

We offer our employees:

• Paid birthday leave day for eligible staff
• Childcare discount of up to 75% for eligible staff
• Competitive and over award salary on offer (depending on qualifications and experience) with split shift allowances
• Financial support of First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis after commencement
• Salary packaging available 
• Insurance benefits with Queensland Country Health
• Experienced teams offering advice, guidance and support to our services
• Opt in to Fitness passport to use multiple gyms and pools
• Uniforms provided upon commencement
• Work/life balance with no weekend work
• A supportive environment where teams flourish and build strong relationships with children, families and each other
• A commitment to enhancing the employee experience

How to apply
If you are interested in joining our vibrant teams at MMCNQ, please submit your resume and cover letter via the APPLY NOW link. We will be actively assessing and appointing as applications are received so don't delay!
 
If you have any questions about these positions, please contact our HR team on employment@mmcnq.catholic.edu.au or 07 4726 3294.

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