Junior Adventures Group

A new service based in Bunyip is looking for a passionate and organised Coordinator for children in our before and after school care capacity. This is a permanent part-time position at 35 hours per week all year round - the perfect balance! 

Hours are as follows: Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 09:00 AM (Rise then Shine Program) and 02:30 – 06:30 PM (Stay and Play Program) plus 5 additional paid admin hours.

In addition to a competitive salary, there is also a $1500 commencement bonus at the completion of first month plus another $1500 loyalty bonus at 12 months + split shift allowance + uniform allowance + other benefits + super.

About the role 

Leading a team of Educators, you will manage a service at a primary school in the hours before and after school for children aged 5-12 years. You'll have the support of a state specific office, plus regional managers who regularly visit and mentor you at your service.

• Develop and facilitate an engaging child-centered program full of exciting experiences such as STEM, sport, cooking, art and craft - whatever you and the children are into!
• Foster healthy relationships with children, the school, community, and parents 
• Lead a team of Educators onsite, including roster management
• Manage the day-to-day operations of your service including compliance and administration

About us 

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.

About the service 

Based in Bunyip, this service would see you collaborate with a flexible and supportive school principal. With access to two indoor spaces, a playground and basketball courts, there is plenty of room to plan creative and engaging activities. There is an existing team and a reliable group of casual staff working across the service and neighboring schools. You would have the opportunity to re-design and build on the program. 

Who are we looking for? 

We can teach you about the job and sector, but a few basics you need to have:

• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to build trusting relationships
• Thrives in a busy environment
• Hold or willing to obtain a national police check (we'll pay for it!) and a state check for working with children 
• Australian work rights 
• Holds or is currently studying an ACECQA-approved qualification at a Diploma level or above

 What's in it for you? 

• Lucrative  Employee Referral Program – earn up to $750 for an employee referral via Care Friends
• Discounted Health Insurance – get a discount off your premium with Bupa
• Discounted Fitness and Wellbeing – discounted gym membership at over 400 Gyms/Studios, up to 50% off fitness & wellbeing benefits through Wherefit 
• Exclusive discounts for your family to attend our services, plus 1000's of savings on various lifestyle choices 
• Recognition, awards, career growth

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.