ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who brings more than a qualification. We want a true leader who:

• Has a Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education, Childcare Management or a related field
• Is emotionally intelligent, respectful, and assertive in supporting a team of 25+ educators
• Understands the challenge of managing a neurodiverse and multi-generational team
• Uses clear communication, consistent boundaries, and collaborative coaching to motivate staff
• Thrives in a tech-enabled environment and can navigate systems and spreadsheets with ease
• Embraces risk play, outdoor learning, and child-led experiences
• Believes in continuous service improvement and takes initiative to implement change

Bonus if you’ve led through challenges, built team culture, or managed teams in OSHC or similar settings.

READY TO LEAD WITH HEART AND SKILL?

Apply now with your resume and a cover letter outlining why you’re the right fit for this unique leadership role.
Want to see the service before applying? We’d love to meet you. Contact Alana Porsbro at

OUR SERVICE IS PROUD TO BE PART OF THE QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT’S EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKFORCE RETENTION INCENTIVE SCHEME, WITH THIS COORDINATOR ROLE ELIGIBLE FOR THE WORKER RETENTION PAYMENT.

Are you a qualified childcare professional with the confidence, clarity, and capability to lead a large, diverse team? Freshwater State School OSHC has just completed its Assessment & Rating, where we were given the opportunity to be assessed against the Exceeding themes. Our next goal is bold: to become the first Exceeding-rated OSHC in Cairns.
We are seeking a Coordinator who can blend compassion with competence, and who is ready to step into a pivotal leadership role at one of the most dynamic and community-loved services in the region.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As OSHC Coordinator, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a high-demand, P&C-run service (licensed for 170 children)
• Guide a passionate team through strong communication, tech-savvy organisation, and trauma-informed leadership
• Oversee the service’s compliance with NQF regulations, policies, and practices
• Drive the service’s journey to become Cairns’ first Exceeding-rated OSHC
• Cultivate meaningful partnerships with families, educators, and the school community
• Use your digital skills (Excel, Outlook, Xplor, SharePoint) to keep everything running smoothly