Assistant Coordinator - Springfield Lakes

YMCA Brisbane; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Work Life Balance (34.5 hrs term; more

Career Coaching and Progression

Job summary

The YMCA’s OSHC program at Springfield Lakes is hiring an Assistant Coordinator on a permanent part-time basis. You will support daily operations, lead programming, and guide a team to deliver safe, fun, and enriching care for children.

Role requires a Diploma or current study in Children’s Services/ECEC, strong communication, and a commitment to creating an inclusive environment. Blue Card and First Aid/CPR preferred or to be obtained.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in children’s services, ECEC or teaching-related qualification (or studying towards).
• Demonstrated experience in children’s programming and administration.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• A valid Paid Blue Card (or willingness to obtain).
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all children.
• Familiarity with the National Quality Framework.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily running of the service.
• Assist with child-led, play-based programming.
• Provide guidance to educators and support staffing needs.
• Maintain compliance and support administration processes.
• Engage positively with children, families, schools and the local community.

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services or related ECEC or Teaching qualification (or studying towards)

Job description

The Y Queensland stand together with all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or belief.

Assistant Coordinator - Springfield Lakes

About the roleWe are seeking a capable and motivated Assistant Coordinator to join our team at YMCA Springfield Lakes Outside School Hours Care on a permanent part time basis. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Coordinator with day-to-day operations, lead programming, and help guide a passionate team in delivering safe, fun, and enriching care for children.

Why work with us?

We’re a not-for-profit organisation with a strong community focus. We’ve recently been awarded government funding through the ECEC Worker Retention Grant that increases your take home pay and we are investing in the training, support and professional development of our educators.

You’ll also enjoy:

• Salary & Compensation- Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Work Life Balance- Working up to 34.5 hours during the school term, increasing during vacation care
• Working Environment- Career Coaching and Progression Opportunities

What you’ll do

• Support the daily running of the service
• Assist with child-led, play-based programming
• Provide guidance to educators and support staffing needs
• Maintain compliance and support administration processes
• Engage positively with children, families, schools and the local community

What you’ll bring

• A Diploma in Children’s Services or related ECEC or Teaching qualification (or studying towards)
• Demonstrated experience in children’s programming and administration
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A valid Paid Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• A commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all children
• Familiarity with the National Quality Framework

About YMCA OSHC

The YMCA provides Outside School Hours Care services to 60 school communities across South East Queensland. Our programs are built around belonging, choice, and fun, and we work in close partnership with families, schools and communities. Children in our care explore, create, play and learn in safe, inclusive and engaging environments. We live our values every day — we are caring, honest, respectful, responsible and fun!

Help us shape a brighter future — one child, one community at a time.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe at the Y. As such, we ensure that all candidates are appropriately screened.