_{18th June, 2025}

Mary MacKillop Childcare North Queensland provides high-quality provision of care to families across the Diocese of Townsville, which stretches from Ingham in the North, Proserpine in the South, Mount Isa in the West and Palm Island to the East. We have grown to include 6 Early Learning Centres, 9 Kindergartens and 14 Outside School Hours Care centres.

About the position
Working closely with the school community, St Mary’s Outside School Hours Care provides an engaging, interactive, and educational after school hours care service to extend each school day. We cater to the individual needs of each student, nurturing and developing lasting relationships with both the children and their families in Bowen.

St Mary's OSHC is looking for a dedicated Coordinator to join our team on a permanent, part-time basis for 25 hours per week. This position is ideal for someone eager to lead and manage the operation of our high-quality Outside School Hours Care services in Bowen.

You will play a key role in guiding the development of the service to meet local needs, all while upholding the Mission, Vision, and Values of MMCNQ. Our work hours extend from 2PM to 6PM, Monday to Friday with holidays off!

You will join a supportive environment and will have the opportunity to manage and mentor a team of Assistants while guiding the service development to meet local needs with the support from your Business Operations Consultant and other experts in their fields from Mary MacKillop Childcare NQ.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification 
• Current Working with 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 and My Time Our Place Framework
• Experience preferred in child care management software - we can train
• Passion and dedication to provide the highest standard of education for our children and their families

We offer our employees:

• Workforce Retention Payments 
• Paid birthday leave day 
• Childcare discount of up to 75% 
• Financial support of First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis after commencement
• Insurance benefits with Queensland Country Health
• Experienced teams offering advice, guidance and support to our services
• Uniforms provided upon commencement + uniform allowance
• Work/life balance with no weekend work
• A supportive environment where teams flourish and build strong relationships with children, families and each other

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. Interviews will commence as applications are received. 
  
If you have any questions about this position, please contact our HR team on employment@mmcnq.catholic.edu.au or 07 4726 3294.

Apply For Job