Job description
- Exciting Opportunity: Join Us as an Outside School Hours Care Coordinator!
- Are you an experienced and dedicated professional seeking a fulfilling role?
We’re thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity at St Matthew’s Cornubia! We’re searching for a dynamic individual to lead our service on a permanent, full-time basis, Monday to Friday.
In this role, you’ll infuse your positive energy and welcoming demeanour into maintaining strong connections with children, families, and stakeholders. Together, we’ll continue our shared passion for children’s development and wellbeing, supported by our team of exceptional Educators.
As the coordinator, you’ll report to the Portfolio Manager and Service Operations team. We’re looking for a leader with a true passion for guiding and mentoring, backed by solid leadership skills and experience. Join us in making a difference!
The 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.
- Comprehensive EAP – Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential support prioritizing your mental and emotional well-being, fostering personal and professional growth.
- Continuous Growth Opportunities – Access professional development to unlock your potential through continuous learning, fostering a culture of growth and expertise within our team.
- Leadership Days – All Service Leaders come together offsite for networking and professional development!
- Leadership Program – That supports you on your leadership journey!
- POD’s – Be part of a POD where you can access your Peers for support and guidance.
- CEEC Councils (Quality, Safety and Leadership) – Service Leaders shape and endorse changes, contributing to the future evolution of CEEC.
- Mid-year and End of Year celebrations – Celebrate with us the important and amazing work that you, our service leaders are doing!
- Cultural Mindsets – Be Brave, Be Authentic, Be Thoughtful, and Be Professional! These is HOW we go about what we do each day.
- Career Pathways – Opportunities to become a formal mentor, or progress into a Portfolio Manager, Compliance Officer, Family Support Officer, or Rostering Officer role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day to day operations of the service including staffing, administration and financial management tasks.
- Oversee the delivery of a high quality, inclusive and educational program.
- Provide children with a safe, secure, welcoming and nurturing environment.
- Work collaboratively within an established team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.
- 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.
- A strong understanding of Childcare legislation including the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards, and My Time Our Place.
- Effective computer skills including experience with childcare management software (Xplor preferred).
- Proven leadership and team development skills.
At Catholic Early EdCare we share all parents’ aspirations to watch their children grow. We do this by incorporating the latest early education research and practice into our programs and creating spaces where children can connect, grow and discover. You will enjoy the benefits of being part of a network of over 130 Catholic Early EdCare services in South East Queensland and part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane.
Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for employees and volunteers to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children, young people and/or vulnerable