At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support Outside School Hours Care services, creating engaging experiences for children.
- Company: Join Junior Adventures Group, a passionate team dedicated to children's development through play.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, work-life balance, and family-friendly support including paid parental leave.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel between services and ongoing training to enhance your skills.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in children's lives while enjoying flexible hours and career growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience in OSHC or childcare, strong leadership skills, and a passion for child development.
The predicted salary is between 43 - 43 $ per hour.
Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today's children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, engaging environments. We live and breathe our company values every day by being considerate, passionate, courageous, and making a difference.
Are you a dedicated OSHC leader who thrives in a fast-paced, supportive environment and enjoys making a real impact across multiple services? We are looking for a passionate and adaptable Mobile Coordinator to support our Outside School Hours Care services across Canberra! This is a permanent full-time opportunity, working 38 hours per week across split shifts, Monday to Friday:
- Before School Care: 6:00am – 9:00am
- After School Care: 2:30pm – 6:00pm
- Block shifts during school holidays between 6:00am – 6:00pm
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Work-Life Balance: Our split shift model gives you your middle of the day back, so you can study, manage family life, or enjoy personal time.
- Competitive Pay: Up to $43 per hour + $4,860 car allowance + super, rewarding the important role you play every day.
- Regional Manager Support: Leading a service doesn't mean doing it alone. Your Regional Manager will provide coaching, guidance and practical support every step of the way.
- Coordinator Loyalty Program: Enjoy $1,250 in retention bonuses during your first year as a thank you.
- Family-Friendly Support: Access paid parental leave (10 weeks) and up to 50% off childcare fees, supporting you and your family now and in the future.
- Career Growth & Development: Build your skills through paid training and clear pathways to progress within JAG.
- Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Access discounted gym & wellbeing memberships, health insurance and retail savings, helping your money go further.
- Referral Rewards: Earn $1,000 cash for every successful referral and help us grow our exceptional team.
About the Role
As a Mobile Coordinator, you’ll never be bored - every day brings new experiences, different teams to support, and opportunities to make an impact across our services. You’ll travel between services, stepping in where support is needed most, leading teams, maintaining high-quality program delivery, and creating positive experiences for children, families, and educators.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting services with daily operations and leadership coverage
- Leading and mentoring teams of Educators
- Delivering engaging programs including sports, STEM, creative arts, cooking, and wellbeing activities
- Managing compliance, safety, and operational standards
- Building positive relationships with children, families, schools, and team members
- Supporting services to achieve strong quality and assessment outcomes
- Assisting with roster management, administration, and program planning
About You
You are a confident and adaptable leader who enjoys supporting teams and creating meaningful experiences for children. To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Working towards or completed a relevant qualification to work as a First Qualified Educator in ACT in accordance with ACECQA
- Experience leading teams in OSHC, childcare, education, or a similar environment
- National Child Safety Training completion prior to onboarding (via Gecko)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A current and valid Working with Children Check
- A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel between services
- Availability to work split shifts Monday to Friday
- Australian work rights
- A passion for creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments for children
At Junior Adventures Group, child safety and child safeguarding principles are our top priorities. Our recruitment process includes thorough background checks and screenings to ensure the wellbeing of all children in our care. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
OSHC Mobile Coordinator in Canberra employer: Junior Adventures Group
At Junior Adventures Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values work-life balance and personal growth. Our part-time OSHC Assistant Coordinator roles at Chapel Hill and Brookfield offer competitive pay, comprehensive support from experienced coordinators, and a vibrant team culture that fosters development and inclusivity. With unique benefits like paid parental leave and referral rewards, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and our employees alike.
