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Lead an established OSHC service as a Service Leader – Maternity Leave Cover, where you’ll have the support, development and resources to grow your leadership career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
As a Service Leader, you’ll oversee Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care, supported by an experienced Hub Manager and Regional Manager.
You’ll also benefit from approximately 13 hours of dedicated administration time each week, giving you dedicated time for planning, compliance, family engagement, programming and team leadership.

About the Role
As Service Leader, you will:

• Oversee the daily operation of Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care programs.
• Lead, mentor and support a dedicated team of educators.
• Develop and implement engaging, play-based programs based on children's interests, needs and development.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, educators and the school community.
• Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where every child can learn, grow and thrive.
• Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and quality standards.
• Support the ongoing development and performance of your team.
• Manage service administration, programming, compliance and family engagement.

What You'll Bring

• Diploma in Children's Services or equivalent qualification recognised by ACECQA.
• Current Blue Card.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
• Consent to act as the Nominated Supervisor.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and My Time, Our Place.
• Previous experience managing or leading an OSHC or early childhood service.
• Strong understanding of childcare legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience using childcare management software.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to develop and motivate a team.
• Mandatory Child Safety Training (Geccko) Courses 1 & 2; Courses 3 & 4 highly regarded.

More Than Just a Job
At Catholic Early EdCare, we invest in our leaders and provide opportunities to build a rewarding career.
Leadership Development – Participate in offsite Leadership Days, professional development and ongoing leadership support.
Career Pathways – Explore future opportunities in mentoring, Regional Management, Compliance, Family Support and Workforce Planning.
POD Support – Connect with other leaders for collaboration, guidance and shared learning.
Culture That Cares – Be part of a team that lives our values: Be Brave, Be Authentic, Be Thoughtful and Be Professional.
Recognition & Celebrations – Be recognised for your contribution through reward programs and team celebrations.
Referral Bonuses – Refer talented educators and leaders to join our team and be rewarded for your referral.
Up to 95% Childcare Discount – Access generous staff discounts across our network of 130+ services, helping support you and your family.
Ready to Lead?
If you’re an experienced OSHC leader looking for an opportunity to step into an established service, lead a passionate team and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Catholic Early EdCare on a maternity leave cover contract, with strong leadership support and opportunities to continue developing your career.
Apply today and take the next step in your OSHC leadership journey.

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 background

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