Junior Adventures Group

Step-up Coordinator | OSHC | Pakenham & Surrounds

Junior Adventures Group  •  Pakenham, AU (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Take the next step in your OSHC career. As a Step-Up Coordinator, you'll move beyond the Educator role and develop your leadership skills through hands-on experience in team management, service operations and mentoring, supported every step of the way by experienced leaders committed to your growth.

Join our service in the Pakenham area, it is a permanent part-time opportunity offering 27.5 hours per week:

  • Before School Care: Mon-Wed + Fri, 6:30am-9:00am
  • After School Care: Mon-Fri, 3:00pm-6:30pm

Why You'll Love This Role

✅ Your opportunity to grow into leadership with mentoring, training and clear pathways to future Coordinator opportunities

✅ Enjoy work-life balance with split shifts that give you the middle of the day back

✅ Earn up to $43 per hour including allowances, plus super

✅ Join a supportive team within a growing organisation that puts people first

✅ Access great benefits, including:

  • $1,000 referral bonuses
  • 10 weeks paid parental leave
  • Up to 50% off childcare fees
  • Health, wellbeing and retail discounts

About the Opportunity

This role is ideal for an experienced Educator who is ready for more responsibility and wants to build confidence in leadership.

You'll have the opportunity to:

  • Lead and mentor a team of passionate Educators
  • Build skills in service operations, administration and compliance
  • Develop experience in roster and workforce management
  • Strengthen relationships with families, schools and the wider community
  • Deliver engaging programs that inspire children through STEM, sport, cooking, art and play-based learning
  • Gain valuable experience to support your progression into future leadership roles

Supported by experienced Regional Managers and a dedicated state support team, you'll be given the tools and guidance to succeed.

About the Service

Located within a welcoming and growing community, this service is known for its strong school partnership, supportive culture and meaningful connections with children and families. It's a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while making a genuine impact close to home.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

At Junior Adventures Group, safeguarding children is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating safe, inclusive and respectful environments where every child feels valued, supported and empowered to thrive.

Qualifications

  • Hold or be willing to obtain a national police check (which we will cover!)
  • State working-with-children check
  • Australian working rights
  • National Child Safety Training completion prior to onboarding (via Gecko)
  • VIC Diploma-Level - Working towards or completed a relevant qualification to work as a Diploma-level Educator in VIC in accordance with ACECQA

Additional Information

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.

Junior Adventures Group

About Junior Adventures Group

Junior Adventures Group is a trusted and vibrant collective that engages, empowers and educates children via a number of leading specialist brands in the Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) sector. Spanning three continents – Australia, United Kingdom and New Zealand – our team is united by a commitment to bring joy, enriching experiences and a sense of belonging to all children.

We care for more than 90,000 children across 1000+ partner schools worldwide via our leading specialist brands including OSHClub, Primary OSHCare, Helping Hands Network, sKIDs, Energy Kidz, Fit For Sport and Sherpa Kids. Our team are passionate about adding depth and richness to children’s lives beyond the school curriculum. Our global reach gives us access to the best educational practices and frameworks in the world, to ensure every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Together, we are driven by our mission: Build Brighter Futures Together.

Our four company values guide each member of our team to achieve our mission:

Be considerate – Show we care

Be passionate – Love what we do

Be courageous – Show we are resilient

Make a difference – Leave a positive legacy

Underpinning these, our ‘Whole of Child’ philosophy is our commitment to families, communities and teams to remain focused on what is most important: the children entrusted into our care every day. This ensures that every program is tailored to each unique community and is created for children by children.

To learn more about Junior Adventures Group and our brands, visit our website today.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Camberwell, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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