Lead the operation of an effective and caring environment at our St Mary's Outside School Hours Care service.
21st July, 2025
Mary MacKillop Childcare North Queensland provides high-quality care to families across the Diocese of Townsville, which extends from Ingham in the North, Proserpine in the South, Mount Isa in the West, to Palm Island in the East. We have grown to include 6 Early Learning Centres, 9 Kindergartens, and 14 Outside School Hours Care centres.
About the position
Working closely with the school community, St Mary's Outside School Hours Care provides an engaging, interactive, and educational after-school hours care service to extend each school day. We cater to the individual needs of each student, nurturing and developing lasting relationships with both children and their families in Bowen.
St Mary's OSHC is seeking a dedicated Coordinator to join our team on a permanent, part-time basis for 25 hours per week. This role is ideal for someone eager to lead and manage our high-quality Outside School Hours Care services in Bowen.
You will play a key role in guiding the development of the service to meet local needs, while upholding the Mission, Vision, and Values of MMCNQ. Our work hours extend from 2PM to 6PM, Monday to Friday, with holidays off
You will join a supportive environment and have the opportunity to manage and mentor a team of Assistants, guiding service development to meet local needs with support from your Business Operations Consultant and other experts from Mary MacKillop Childcare NQ.
What you'll need to succeed:
* Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification
* Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
* Current First Aid Certificate including CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis, or ability to obtain before commencement
* Understanding of the National Quality Framework and My Time Our Place Framework
* Experience with child care management software preferred (training available)
* Passion and dedication to providing the highest standard of education for children and families
We offer our employees:
* Paid birthday leave
* Childcare discount of up to 75%
* Financial support for First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training after commencement
* Insurance benefits with Queensland Country Health
* Supportive teams offering advice, guidance, and support
* Uniforms provided upon commencement, plus uniform allowance
* Work/life balance with no weekend work
* A supportive environment fostering strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
How to apply:
If interested in joining our vibrant team at MMCNQ, please submit your resume and cover letter via the APPLY NOW link. Interviews will commence as applications are received.
If you have questions about this position, contact our HR team at employment@mmcnq.catholic.edu.au or call 07 4726 3294.
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