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About the Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a permanent full-time Assistant Coordinator at Our Lady of Lourdes in Sunnybank.

We provide before school care and after school care for up to 120 children and have been operating for more than 20 years in close partnership with the school.    

If you are an Assistant Coordinator with Educational Leader experience who is self-motivated, has a passion to support primary school aged children’s well-being, learning and personal development, and you are committed to see them learn in a happy and safe environment, we want to hear from you.   

We provide quality care for all children attending our centres. Staff are encouraged to assist in furthering children’s learning through intentional teaching and positive interactions.

Hours: 38 hours per week (full-time)
 
Key Responsibilities: Assist the Coordinator in the day-to-day operations of the service, including:

• Program planning, delivery and documentation
• Staff rostering and supervision
• Administration and financial management tasks (e.g. fee collection)
• Assist in the delivery of a high quality, inclusive, educational program
• Provide children with a safe, secure, welcoming and nurturing environment
• Promote the service within the local community in accordance with the Vision, Mission and Values of Catholic Early EdCare

  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 be the Responsible Person on site in the absence of the Coordinator
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework, My Time Our Place framework and National Law/Regulations
• Experience in the education and care of children
• Effective computer skills including experience with child care management software (Xplor preferred)
• Effective workplace communication and leadership skills

The Benefits:

• Enjoy a competitive hourly rate, split shift and uniform allowances
• Before and After School Care shifts available giving you more time for study, family or fun providing greater work life balance.
• Ability to create professional relationships within the school and wider community
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive management team who work together collaboratively to ensure the best quality of care for children

At Catholic Early EdCare we share all parents’ aspirations to watch their children grow. We do this by incorporating the latest early education research and practice into our programs and creating spaces where children can connect, grow and discover.  You will enjoy the benefits of being part of a network of over 130 Catholic Early EdCare services in South East Queensland and part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane. 

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.

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