Assistant Coordinator - Zillmere

Where opportunity meets impact!Are you an experienced, passionate OSHC Educator ready to take the next step in your career? Or perhaps you are an established leader looking for a vibrant environment where you can truly flourish and inspire others?

We are seeking a leader who understands that high-quality care extends beyond supervision and programming, and who values the importance of fostering a connected community where every child can flourish. If you are a natural motivator, and want to play a pivotal role in shaping a high-quality, inclusive community, we want to hear from you!

 Our service is built upon the values of care, empathy, and nurturing, ensuring every child feels safe, respected, and valued. Through play-based learning and meaningful engagement, we foster children’s wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and sense of identity. We are committed to a child-centred approach that recognises children as our future leaders in the making, as their voices and experiences shape our program each day!

The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine commitment to:

• Embedding child-centred practices that promote children’s voice, agency, and participation.
• Supporting a positive service culture that founded on care, empathy, inclusion, and respect with our school community, families and stakeholders.
• Leading educators to create engaging environments that support children’s wellbeing, learning, and development.
• Proactively creating initiatives that encourage and reinforce every child’s potential for success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program planning, delivery, and documentation.
• Staff rostering and supervision.
• Administration and financial management tasks (e.g. fee collection)
• Assist in the delivery of a high quality, inclusive, educational program.
• Provide children with a safe, secure, welcoming, and nurturing environment.
• Promote the service within the local community in accordance with the Vision, Mission and Values of Catholic Early EdCare

 Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Children Services or equivalent as per ACECQA guidelines
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), First Aid, CPR, Asthma/Anaphylaxis
• 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
• Effective computer skills including experience with childcare management software (Xplor preferred)
• Effective workplace communication and leadership skills  
• Willing to assume the role of Responsible Person In Charge in the absence of the Coordinator

Benefits:

• Competitive salary - Earn a salary that mirrors your expertise and accomplishments, turning your qualifications and experience into exciting financial rewards!
• 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.
• Continuous Growth Opportunities - Unlock your potential with access to professional development, empowering you to pursue further studies and continuous learning, fostering a culture of growth and expertise within our team.
• Reward and Recognition Program - Be acknowledged and rewarded for your amazing work, and outstanding contribution!
• 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.
• Up to 95% Childcare Discount - Take advantage of generous staff discounts across 130+ CEEC services – supporting both your career and your family

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).

How to Apply:
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? To apply, submit your resume, along with a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for the role.

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