OSHC Assistant Coordinator I Stretton

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

Our Outside School Hours Care service, Stretton State College Helping Hands, is looking for a passionate Assistant Coordinator to assist with managing the service and providing engaging programs for our primary-age children.

This is a permanent part-time opportunity offering 20 hours per week to assist with leading a team of passionate Educators. You'll work Monday to Friday in split shifts across our programs:

• Rise then Shine Program – Morning shifts (6:15am – 9:00am)
• Stay and Play Program – Afternoon shifts (2:00pm – 6:15pm)
• Holiday HQ Program – Extra hours available during school holidays (6:30am – 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 $42 per hour including allowances + super, rewarding the important role you play every day.
• Supportive and Stable Team Environment: Join a respectful, welcoming team where you'll feel valued, supported and connected while working for a growing organisation with a strong people-first culture.
• Career Growth & Development: Build your leadership skills through paid training and clear pathways to progress within JAG as a Coordinator, Service Manager or Support Office team member.
• Referral Rewards: Earn $1,000 cash for every successful referral and help us grow our exceptional team.
• 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.
• Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Access discounted gym & wellbeing memberships, health insurance and retail savings, helping your money go further.

About Helping Hands Stretton

Stretton Helping Hands is a large, vibrant OSHC service providing Before School Care, After School Care, and Holiday HQ programs for up to 300 children in the afternoons and 210 children during mornings and school holidays. With two dedicated OSHC buildings, extensive access to the school's indoor and outdoor spaces, and age-based groups, educators are empowered to lead engaging programs for their own group while receiving ongoing support and mentoring from the leadership team.

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.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for? 

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

• Working towards or completed a relevant qualification to work as a 2 Year Qualified Educator in QLD in accordance with ACECQA
• 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 

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.

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