Job Description

### 06th December, 2024


Mary MacKillop Childcare North Queensland provides high-quality provision of care to families across the Diocese of Townsville, which stretches from Ingham in the North, Proserpine in the South, Mount Isa in the West and Palm Island to the East. We have grown to include 6 Early Learning Centres, 9 Kindergartens and 14 Outside School Hours Care centres.



About the position

MMCNQ are seeking a passionate Coordinator or experienced 2IC to join our team on a permanent full time basis working 37.5 hours per week. This is a specialised role focused on covering periods of extended leave. Hours span from 6am - 6pm Monday to Friday.



Initial placement will be covering an extended leave period as the Coordinator at St Joseph's OSHC in North Ward until August 2025.



You will join a supportive environment and will have the opportunity to manage and mentor a team of Educators while guiding the service development to meet local needs with the support from your Business Operations Consultant and other experts in their fields from Mary MacKillop Childcare NQ.



What you'll need to succeed:



• Completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA equivalent (Education Support, studying Bachelor of Education or similar qualifications approved under ACECQA)
• Previous experience in a similar position
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Current First Aid Certificate Including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis or ability to obtain before commencement
• Understanding and knowledge of National Quality Framework and My Time Our Place Framework
• Ability to learn new systems and child care management software

We offer our employees:

• Paid birthday leave day
• Childcare discount of up to 75%
• Competitive and over award salary on offer (depending on qualifications and experience) with split shift allowances
• Financial support of First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis after commencement
• Salary packaging available
• Insurance benefits with Queensland Country Health
• Experienced teams offering advice, guidance and support to our services
• Uniforms provided upon commencement
• Work/life balance with no weekend work and no work in the holidays
• A supportive environment where teams flourish and build strong relationships with children, families and each other
• A commitment to enhancing the employee experience

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our vibrant teams at MMCNQ, please submit your resume and cover letter via the APPLY NOW link - Interviews will commence as applications are received!



If you have any questions about this position, please contact our HR team at employment@mmcnq.catholic.edu.au or 07 4726 3238