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Grow. Lead. Shine.

Not every leadership opportunity offers the chance to join a beautiful service, a supportive community, and a team committed to making a difference in children's lives.

At St Joseph's OSHC, North Ipswich, we're seeking a passionate and experienced Coordinator to lead an amazing service where relationships, community and quality care are at the heart of everything we do.

Licensed for up to 105 children across Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care, our service is a valued part of the St Joseph's school community, providing children with enriching experiences, meaningful connections and a place where they truly belong.
 
Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

This is more than a leadership role—it's an opportunity to build on strong foundations and be part of a service with a bright future.
As Coordinator, you'll be supported to bring your leadership style, ideas and passion to a service that values collaboration, innovation and continuous growth.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team of educators.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and engaging environment for children and families.
• Build meaningful partnerships with the school and wider community.
• Champion high-quality programs that reflect children's interests, strengths and voices.
• Create a culture where both children and educators feel valued, supported and empowered.
• Continue strengthening a service that is already making a positive impact in the lives of local families.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Day-to-Day Operations
  Oversee the smooth running of our Before School Care, After School Care, and Vacation Care programs, ensuring a safe, well-organised, and enriching environment for every child.
• Inspire and Develop Your Team
  Provide strong leadership to a dedicated team of educators through mentoring, coaching, and ongoing support, fostering a positive culture where staff feel valued, confident, and empowered to succeed.
• Deliver High-Quality, Engaging Programs
  Design and implement innovative, play-based learning experiences that reflect children’s interests, promote wellbeing, and align with the My Time, Our Place framework.
• Build Meaningful Community Connections
  Create and maintain strong, trusting relationships with children, families, school staff, and the wider community, ensuring every child feels a deep sense of belonging and inclusion.
• Drive Quality, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement
  Ensure the service consistently meets and exceeds regulatory requirements and quality standards, while proactively identifying opportunities to improve practices, systems, and outcomes.

Requirements of the Role:

• Diploma in Children Services or equivalent as per ACECQA guidelines.
• Current completion (or willingness to complete prior to commencement) of mandatory National Child Training (via Geckko).
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), First Aid, CPR, Asthma/Anaphylaxis.
• Consent to being the Nominated Supervisor.
• Strong understanding of Childcare legislation, including National Quality Framework, Standards, and My Time Our Place.
• Previous childcare service management experience.
• Child Protection training is required for this role.
• Proficient with childcare management software (Xplor preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership skills for team development.

Benefits:

• Leadership Days & Programs – Offsite networking, professional development, and ongoing leadership support.
• Career Pathways – Grow into mentoring or specialist roles such as Regional Manager, Compliance, Family Support, or Workforce planning.
• Culture That Cares – We live our values: Be Brave, Be Authentic, Be Thoughtful, Be Professional.
• Recognition & Celebrations – Reward and recognition programs plus end-of-year celebrations to celebrate your achievements.
• Referral Bonuses – Refer great people and be rewarded for helping grow our team.
• Up to 95% Childcare Discount – Generous staff discounts across 130+ services to support you and your family.

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 backgrou

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