Assistant Coordinator - Mt Gravatt

Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

95% Childcare Discount

Career Development

Supportive Team Environment

Work-Life Balance

Reward and Recognition Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane – Mount Gravatt OSHC is seeking a motivated Assistant Coordinator to support the Coordinator in day-to-day management of an OSHC service delivering before/after school and vacation care.

This permanent full-time role (38 hours per week) offers leadership opportunities, guidance to educators, and involvement in programming while maintaining compliance with NQF and Catholic Early EdCare requirements.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services or working towards.
• Current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
• National Child Safety Training through Gecko Learning.
• Experience with school-aged children in OSHC/education, recreation or care settings.

Responsibilities

• Support the Coordinator with daily operations of the service.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to educators, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Assist with the development and delivery of engaging, play-based programs that support children's learning, wellbeing and development.
• Help maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework, relevant legislation, service policies and Catholic Early EdCare requirements.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and the school community.
• Support staff rostering, supervision, administration and daily routines as required.
• Step into the Responsible Person role when required, ensuring appropriate supervision and safe service operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and the delivery of high-quality education and care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Program development

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services

Job description

Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane – Mount Gravatt QLD

Full time, Permanent

14h ago , from Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane

Looking for your next opportunity in Outside School Hours Care? Join St Agnes OSHC Mt Gravatt as a Full-Time Assistant Coordinator and play an important role in leading a supportive team and creating a safe, engaging and inclusive environment where children can learn, grow and thrive.

St Agnes OSHC supports up to 150 children across Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care. Working alongside the Coordinator, you'll help oversee daily operations, support and guide educators, and deliver high-quality education and care experiences for children and families.

If you're passionate about working with school-aged children and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

As the Assistant Coordinator, you'll support the Coordinator in the day-to-day management of the service, helping ensure smooth operations, positive team relationships and engaging experiences for children.

You'll provide leadership and guidance to educators, contribute to programming and planning, and help maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework, service policies and Catholic Early EdCare requirements. You'll also step into the Responsible Person role when required.

This is a permanent full-time position working 38 hours per week, offering an opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Coordinator with the daily operations and effective management of the service.


• Provide leadership, guidance and support to educators, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.


• Assist with the development and delivery of engaging, play-based programs that support children's learning, wellbeing and development.


• Help maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework, relevant legislation, service policies and Catholic Early EdCare requirements.


• Build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and the school community.


• Support staff rostering, supervision, administration and daily routines as required.


• Step into the Responsible Person role when required, ensuring appropriate supervision and safe service operations.


• Contribute to continuous improvement and the delivery of high-quality education and care.

About You

You're a motivated and approachable professional who enjoys supporting a team, building positive relationships and creating meaningful experiences for children. You're ready to take on additional responsibility and contribute to the successful operation of a busy OSHC service.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services, Education Support or a related qualification, or be working towards a relevant qualification.


• A current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check).


• Completed, or a willingness to complete, mandatory National Child Safety Training through Gecko Learning.


• Experience working with school-aged children in an OSHC, education, recreation or care setting.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.


• The ability to support and guide educators while contributing to a collaborative team culture.


• A sound understanding of children's safety, wellbeing and the importance of inclusive, play-based learning.


• A willingness to learn, take initiative and support the Coordinator with the daily responsibilities of the service.

Previous leadership experience in OSHC or a similar setting will be highly regarded.

Why Join Catholic Early EdCare?

• Competitive Salary: Receive competitive remuneration aligned with your qualifications and experience.


• 95% Childcare Discount: Access a generous childcare discount to support your family.


• Career Development: Build your leadership skills with opportunities for professional development and career progression.


• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to quality education and care.


• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a structured, permanent full-time role with 38 hours per week.


• Reward and Recognition Program: Feel valued through initiatives that celebrate your contributions and achievements.


• Employee Referral Bonus: Refer great people to join Catholic Early EdCare and receive a bonus as a thank-you.

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).

Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.