Join Our Team as an Assistant Coordinator - St Thomas More Outside School Hours Care, Sunshine Beach Are you a passionate and qualified educator ready to take the next step in your career? We’re seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Coordinator to join our supportive team at St Thomas More Outside School Hours Care, located on-site at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School — just minutes from the beautiful Sunshine Beach. Our service provides high-quality before and after school care for up to 60 children in a fun, engaging, and nurturing environment.

This position is a full-time maternity leave contract for approximately 10 months (30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working split shifts across before and after school care sessions). Following the contract period, there is an opportunity for the successful candidate to continue with the service in a Casual Educator/Responsible Person role.

As Assistant

Coordinator, you will support the Coordinator in the daily operations of the service while further developing your leadership and management skills within a collaborative and welcoming team environment. If you’re motivated, organised, and passionate about creating positive experiences for children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities Support the Coordinator in the day-to-day management of the service, including: Assisting with program planning, delivery, and documentation

Staff rostering and team support

Administrative and financial management tasks, including fee processing

Delivering a high-quality, inclusive educational program

Creating a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for children

Working collaboratively with educators, children, and families

Participating in ongoing professional development opportunities

Acting as the Responsible Person in the absence of the Coordinator

Promoting the service within the local community in line with the Vision, Mission,



and Values of Centacare Child Care Services About You To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have Diploma in Children’s Services/Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-approved equivalent

Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications

Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, My Time Our Place Framework, and relevant legislation

Experience working in education and care settings

Strong communication and leadership skills

Effective computer skills, including childcare management software experience (Xplor preferred)

Current Child Protection Training The Benefits Earn a salary that reflects your qualifications, experience, and achievements

Work from one primary service with opportunities to pick up additional shifts across CEEC’s 130+ services, if desired

Enjoy work-life balance through split shifts that support flexibility across your day

Access ongoing career development and growth opportunities opportunities

Be recognised through our Reward and Recognition Program celebrating outstanding contributions 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.

📌 Assistant Coordinator (Maternity Leave) - Sunshine Beach
🏢 Catholic Early EdCare
📍 Sunshine Beach