Assistant Coordinator - Yarrabilba

Catholic Early EdCare; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Days & Programs

Career Pathways

Culture That Cares

Recognition & Celebrations

Up to 95% Childcare Discount

Work life balance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

St Clare's OSHC, operated by Catholic Early EdCare, seeks a fulltime Assistant Coordinator to lead a welcoming service for up to 114 children across BSC, ASC and VAC programs. You will oversee daily operations, guide educators, and ensure safe, engaging learning experiences that reflect children's interests and voices.

Use your Diploma in Children’s Services, WWC blue card and leadership skills to support families, school staff and children, while collaborating with a dedicated team in a

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children’s Services or ACECQA equivalent.
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and First Aid/CPR.
• Knowledge of National Quality Framework and the NQS/My Time Our Place.
• Experience in OSHC or early childhood education and care.
• Leadership experience and ability to manage a large team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Hub Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Assist with program planning, documentation and outcomes.
• Roster, supervise and support staff.
• Handle admin tasks including fee collection and budgeting.
• Deliver high-quality, inclusive, child-led programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Computer skills

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services

Tools

Xplor

Job description

Lead with purpose. Inspire a team. Create experiences children love.

St Clare's OSHC is seeking a fulltime enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Coordinator to lead our welcoming service, supporting up to 114 children across Before School Care (BSC), After School Care (ASC) and Vacation Care (VAC) programs.

As the Assistant Coordinator, you will oversee the daily operations of the service, lead a dedicated team of educators, and create a safe, engaging and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and grow. You'll work closely with families, school staff and children to deliver high-quality, child-led programs that reflect children's interests, strengths and voices.

With strong connections to the school community, St Clare's OSHC offers a rewarding opportunity to lead a service where relationships, wellbeing and meaningful experiences are at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Hub Manager with the day-to-day operation of the service
• Assist with program planning, implementation and documentation
• Contribute to staff rostering, supervision and team support
• Complete administrative and financial tasks, including fee collection
• Help deliver high-quality, inclusive and engaging educational experiences
• Foster a safe, secure, welcoming and nurturing environment for all children
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Work collaboratively within an established team to achieve the best outcomes
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and development
• Act as the Responsible Person when required in the Coordinator's absence

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 ChildrenCheck (Blue Card).

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