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 DescriptionHelping Hands Baringa is seeking an inspiring and motivated OSHC Assistant Coordinator to join our growing Helping Hands service. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a key leadership role where you’ll shape culture, drive quality, and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and your team.
This is a permanent, part-time role (25 hours per week) working across split shifts, Monday to Friday.
Service hours include:
- Rise Then Shine: 6:30am – 9:00am
- Stay and Play: 2:30pm – 6:00pm
- School Holidays: Block shifts between 6:30am – 6:00pm
Why JAG?
At Junior Adventures Group, we don’t just offer jobs — we build careers and support leaders.
- Competitive Salary; Up to $40 per hour including allowances
- Employee Referral Rewards – Earn up to $1,000 cash for each successful referral—share the opportunity and get rewarded.
- Generous childcare savings – Access 50% off childcare fees in addition to government subsidies
- Extra earning power – We’re approved for the ECEC Grant, giving you an additional boost.
- Accelerated career growth – Gain access to ongoing professional development, tailored leadership training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel and advance confidently.
- Guaranteed interview – When you apply, we’ll fast-track you straight to an interview—no waiting, no wondering.
About your new role
As an Assistant Coordinator, you’ll help lead a team of passionate Educators and oversee an engaging before- and after-school program for children aged 5-12 years. This role is all about leadership:
- Design and help lead a vibrant, child‑centred program, filled with engaging experiences such as STEM, sport, cooking, arts and crafts.
- Assist with rosters, daily operations, compliance, and administration.
- Build a positive, inclusive team culture where Educators feel supported, motivated, and proud of the program they deliver.
- Partner with families, the school community, and internal stakeholders to ensure the service continues to grow and thrive.
- Be supported by an experienced Coordinator and Regional Manager, so you’re never doing it alone.
We can teach you about the job and sector, but a few basics you need to have:
- Mandatory: Completed or working towards a Diploma qualification in a relevant field, or at least two years of full-time study towards an ACECQA-approved qualification
- National Child Safety Training completion prior to onboarding (via Gecko)
- Enjoys working with children and making a positive impact
- Communicates clearly and confidently
- Works well in a team and aspires to grow into a leadership role
- Holds (or is willing to obtain) a National Police Check and a Working with Children check
- Has Australian work rights
At Junior Adventures Group, safeguarding children is our top priority. As part of our recruitment process, we conduct thorough background checks, reference checks and appropriate screening on all potential employees to ensure that they share our commitment to safeguarding and have not been involved in any activities that could put children at risk.
We welcome all individuals from diverse backgrounds, genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, to apply for any open positions within Junior Adventures Group.
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.
Skills Required
- Completed or working towards a Diploma qualification in a relevant field
- Two years of full-time study towards an ACECQA-approved qualification
- National Child Safety Training completion prior to onboarding
- Willing to obtain a National Police Check and a Working with Children check
- Enjoys working with children
- Communicates clearly and confidently
- Works well in a team and aspires to grow into a leadership role
- Has Australian work rights
What We Do
Junior Adventures Group is a leading provider of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services, offering before and after-school care, and holiday programs for school-aged children across Australia, the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand.
