Coordinator - Gainsborough

YMCA Camping; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused not-for-profit organization in Gold Coast City, Queensland is seeking a passionate Coordinator for their Outside School Hours Care service. The role involves leading a team of educators, developing engaging programs for children, and ensuring compliance and safety standards. Candidates should hold a Diploma in Children’s Services or related qualification, possess strong communication and leadership skills, and be committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Flexible Working Hours

Career Coaching and Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in children’s programming and service operations.
• A valid Paid Blue Card (or willingness to obtain).
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the service.
• Develop fun, child-led programs.
• Lead and support a team of passionate educators.
• Ensure high standards in compliance, administration, and safety.
• Build strong connections with families, schools and the local community.
• Create a space where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Time-management

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services or related ECEC or Teaching qualification

Job description

The Y Queensland stand together with all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or belief.

About the role

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a passionate, purpose-driven Coordinator to join our YMCA Gainsborough Outside School Hours Care service on a full time basis.

As the Coordinator, you will lead a dedicated team of educators, create engaging programs for children, and play a key role in building inclusive, vibrant communities.

Why work with us?

We’re a not-for-profit organisation with a strong community focus. We’ve recently been awarded government funding through the ECEC Worker Retention Grant that increases your take home pay and we are investing in the training, support and professional development of our educators.

You’ll also enjoy

• Salary & Compensation - Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Work Life Balance – Flexible Working Hours Between 6.00am – 6.00pm
• Working Environment - Career Coaching and Progression Opportunities

What you’ll do

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the service
• Develop fun, child-led programs
• Lead and support a team of passionate educators
• Ensure high standards in compliance, administration, and safety
• Build strong connections with families, schools and the local community
• Create a space where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow

What you’ll bring

• A Diploma in Children’s Services or related ECEC or Teaching qualification (or studying towards)
• Demonstrated experience in children’s programming and service operations
• Strong communication, leadership and time-management skills
• A valid Paid Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• A commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all children
• Familiarity with the National Quality Framework

About YMCA OSHC

The YMCA provides Outside School Hours Care services to 60 school communities across South East Queensland. Our programs are built around belonging, choice, and fun, and we work in close partnership with families, schools and communities. Children in our care explore, create, play and learn in safe, inclusive and engaging environments. We live our values every day — we are caring, honest, respectful, responsible and fun!

Apply Now!

Hit the apply button below now to start your journey with us!

Help us shape a brighter future — one child, one community at a time.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe at the Y. As such, we ensure that all candidates are appropriately screened.