17th April, 2026
Vacation Care Manager
Catholic Early EdCare | Queensland
What if school holiday programs were designed like world-class events?
Every school holiday, thousands of children walk into our OSHC services with simple expectations:
Fun.
Adventure.
Friendship.
Something different.
Behind every great program is a system that makes it possible
Our Vacation Care program is a large-scale operational engine:
- Hundreds of activities and experiences
- Dozens of suppliers and excursion providers
- 135+ services across Queensland
- Tight delivery windows every school holiday
- Complex logistics, staffing, transport, and compliance
- Pricing, margins, and financial sustainability
- Families who expect every holiday to be exceptional
When it works well, it feels effortless.
But effortless is never accidental.
It’s designed.
The Opportunity We’re looking for a Vacation Care Manager to lead the design, structure, and continuous improvement of Vacation Care across one of Queensland’s largest OSHC networks.
This is not just a coordination role.
This is your opportunity to build and evolve a best-in-class Vacation Care model—one that enables our services to deliver exceptional experiences consistently, efficiently, and sustainably.
If you’re energised by:
- Solving complex operational challenges
- Designing systems that make large programs run smoothly
- Turning creative ideas into structured, scalable delivery
…this role will be deeply rewarding.
Key Focus Areas �� Program Design & Experience
- Create engaging program frameworks and themes
- Curate high-quality incursions, excursions, and experiences
- Balance creativity with real-world operational delivery
⚙️ Operational Architecture
- Build clear planning cycles and delivery timelines
- Develop systems, tools, and documentation services can rely on
- Reduce complexity while improving consistency
�� Commercial Performance
- Apply strong commercial thinking to pricing and cost management
- Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance
- Ensure programs are financially sustainable at scale
�� Multi-Site Delivery
- Coordinate program planning across 135+ services
- Manage multiple moving parts simultaneously
- Drive consistency and quality across the network
Who we are looking for You will bring experience designing and delivering programs at scale, ideally within OSHC or early education.
You are someone who:
- Turns complexity into clear systems
- Balances creativity with operational realities
- Manages budgets, suppliers, and performance
- Leads structured planning cycles with confidence
Why This Role Matters This role sits at the intersection of:
experience design + operations + commercial performance
Your work will shape how thousands of children experience their school holidays—and how confidently our services deliver those moments.
Why Join CEEC? - Collaborative and supportive team
- Up to 95% staff discount on early education and care fees
- Your birthday off – because it should be yours
- Quarterly Wellness Days and regular team connection activities
- Access to retail discounts and novated leasing options
- Option to include a company vehicle as part of your package
- Excellent salary and benefits
- Modern Paddington office with free on-site parking
Apply If you’re excited by the opportunity to design and lead a sophisticated Vacation Care model across our network, we encourage you to apply.
Our Commitment to Keeping Our Staff and Children Safe
Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being 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).
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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