Assistant Service Leader & Educational Leader

Queensland Lutheran Early Childhood and School-Aged Care Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worker Retention Payment program

Fitness Passport

Christmas Closure

Novated leasing

In‑house professional learning portal

Paid professional development

Career progression pathways

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Not‑for‑profit organisation

Job summary

Prince of Peace OSHC, operated by Queensland Lutheran Education Queensland, seeks an Assistant Service Leader & Educational Leader to support daily operations, mentor educators and deliver high‑quality school‑aged programs at Everton Hills, QLD.

You will plan diverse activities, supervise learning spaces, and collaborate to ensure compliance with NQF and the My Time Our Place framework while fostering positive relationships with children and families.

Qualifications

• Diploma or ACECQA‑approved equivalent and working towards it.
• Passion for working with school‑aged children.
• Reliable, flexible and a positive team player.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of NQS and the National Framework.
• Current Blue Card required.
• First Aid/CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willing to obtain).
• Child Protection training completed (or as required).
• OSHC experience preferred but all candidates considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; relationship building.
• Commitment to Christian ethos of the service.
• Food handling experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support daily operation of the OSHC service and mentor educators.
• Deliver high‑quality programs for children and families.
• Plan engaging activities and supervise indoor/outdoor learning.
• Assist Service Leader with leadership, mentoring and guidance to staff.
• Perform administrative tasks including records and documentation.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming space for children to learn and play.
• Develop programs aligned with My Time Our Place and NQF.
• Foster positive relationships with children, families and school community.
• Collaborate with team to achieve best outcomes.

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services

Blue Card

First Aid, CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis

Child Protection Training

National Quality Standards knowledge

National Framework understanding

Active ongoing professional development

Job description

Queensland Lutheran Early Childhood and School-Aged Care Services – Everton Hills QLD

Assistant Service Leader & Educational Leader | Prince of Peace OSHC

Prince of Peace OSHC is seeking a passionate and motivated Assistant Service Leader & Educational Leader to join our dynamic team.

Prince of Peace OSHC provides before school, after school, pupil-free day and vacation care for children from Prep to Year 6.

Located on the Prince of Peace Junior Campus, our service is a fun, inclusive and child-centred environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, play and belong. Operated by Lutheran Education Queensland (LEQ), our programs are guided by the My Time, Our Place Framework and designed to support children's wellbeing, development and enjoyment every day.

About the Role

As our Assistant Service Leader and Educational Leader, you will support the daily operation of the service, mentor educators, and help deliver high-quality programs that create meaningful outcomes for children and families.

Plan and deliver a diverse range of engaging activities and experiences for children.

Actively supervise and engage children in both indoor and outdoor activities that stimulate learning and promote wellbeing.

Support the Service Leader to provide leadership, mentoring, support and guidance to OSHC Educators to ensure compliance and excellence across all areas of the service.

Support the Service Leader to perform administrative tasks such as record-keeping and documentation.

Foster a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where children can play, explore, and develop new skills.

Design and deliver programs tailored to the varying ages, interests, and abilities of the children, in alignment with the My Time Our Place: Framework for OSHC and the National Quality Framework.

Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families, and the wider school community.

Work collaboratively with the team to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.

Help maintain a clean, safe, and inviting space.

You will have:

• Diploma in Children’s Services (or ACECQA-approved equivalent) or actively working towards.
• Have a genuine passion for working with school‑aged children
• Are reliable, flexible, and a positive team player
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong understanding of the National Quality Standards and the National Framework.
• A current Blue Card
• Certifications in First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis (or willing to obtain prior to commencement)
• Completed relevant Child Protection Training course (as per Section 162A of the Education and Care Services National Law)
• Experience in an OSHC or similar setting would be preferred however, all applicants would be considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• A genuine passion for working with children and fostering their development.
• Willingness to work within the Christian ethos of the service.
• Experience with Food Handling (desired but not essential).

What We Offer

• We are proud to be an approved participant in the Australian Government’s Worker Retention Payment (WRP) program.
• Access to Fitness Passport for wellbeing
• Christmas Closure
• Access to novated leasing
• Access to LEQ's in-house professional learning portal
• Paid professional development opportunities and monthly staff meetings
• Professional development and career progression pathways
• Support from an experienced leadership team and dedicated Pedagogical Manager
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity to work within a respected not-for-profit organisation committed to children, families, and employees

About Lutheran Education Queensland

Prince of Peace OSHC is proudly part of Lutheran Education Queensland, a not-for-profit organisation committed to Nurturing, Strengthening, Guiding and Uplifting children, families and communities through quality education and care.