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Lead big. Impact bigger.

With up to 195 children attending each day, this is an opportunity to lead a high-performing service, inspire a passionate team, and create experiences children remember long after the school bell rings.

Located on the grounds of St Pius Catholic Primary School, Banyo, our OSHC service is one of our largest and most established services, delivering before school care, after school care and vacation care to a thriving school community.

As Service Leader, you'll have the opportunity to shape the direction of the
service, lead a dedicated team, build strong relationships with children and families, and foster a culture where both children and educators can thrive.

You'll be supported by a dedicated Regional Manager, and a wrap-around network of subject matter experts across operations, compliance, pedagogy, recruitment and people leadership. With dedicated OSHC facilities and access to a wide range of school resources and spaces, you'll have the tools, support and autonomy to create an exceptional service for children, families and your team.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operation of our Before and After School Care and Vacation Care programs, ensuring a safe and enriching environment.
• Lead a dedicated team of educators, inspiring and supporting them to bring out their best.
• Develop and implement innovative, play-based programs that cater to our children's interests and needs.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and the school community, fostering a sense of belonging.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, maintaining a high level of care and safety.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Children's Services (or ACECQA equivalent)
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), First Aid, CPR, Asthma/Anaphylaxis
• Current completion (or willingness to complete prior to commencement) of mandatory National Child Training (via Geckko).
• 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 (OSHC).
• Child protection training is a requirement for this role
• Effective computer skills including experience with childcare management software (Xplor preferred)
• Effective workplace communication
• Leadership skills and the ability to lead a large team

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.
• Up to 95% Childcare Discount – Generous staff discounts across 130+ services to support you and your family.
• Work life balance - Benefit from the flexibility of split shifts, allowing you to tailor your work hours to fit your lifestyle and achieve a balance between personal and professional pursuits.
• Employee Referral Bonus - Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them to join CEEC and receive a referral bonus as a thank-you for helping grow our team.

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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