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.

This role is what every Childcare Manager dreams of! This Service Manager role is to oversee a large OSHC service, lead a dedicated team, engage with the school community, and build key relationships with the school, families, and children with the support of your Regional Director.

A large service with an existing team of Assistant Coordinators and a team of Educators, this service is designed for excellence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and grow a high-quality OSHC program across our operating hours of Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 8:30am (Rise then Shine Program) and 2:30pm – 6:00pm (Stay and Play Program). We also operate full days during the school holidays (Holiday HQ program).

In addition to paid admin hours every week, every term you will have opportunities for professional development and staff meetings. As a part of a national company, we have centralised teams to manage administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on providing exceptional experiences for children and leading your team.

About the role:

Leading your team, you will manage a large Outside School Hours Care service in the hours before and after school, caring for children aged 5-12 years. You'll have the support of a state-specific office, regular visits and mentorship from an experienced Regional Leader. The role is full-time (38 hours per week), structured in block shifts to support work-life balance, with approximately 5.5 hours per week in direct ratio hours, along with responsibilities as an Educational Leader.

• Develop and facilitate an engaging, child-centered program.
• 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.
• Ensure quality and compliance in service delivery in line with the NQF.
• Grow attendance to support children and families.

About us:

Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to build brighter futures 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.

Who are we looking for?

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

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children in a leadership position or a similar role.
• Minimum Diploma qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Diploma in Children’s Services) or have completed a minimum of 2 years of full-time study in a relevant field.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check, or state-required check.
• Clear and professional communication.

What's in it for you?

• 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.
• Lucrative Employee Referral Program – earn up to $750 for an employee referral via Care Friends.
• Employee assistance program for your wellbeing.

PLUS:

• Discounts for your children to attend our services.
• Awards and recognition for performance and service.
• We pay for your first aid qualifications and police checks, and pay you to train.

How to apply:

If you share our values, want to have fun at work every day, and want a career that works for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out to our team with any questions by emailing [email protected].

Minimum Diploma qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Diploma in Children’s Services) and have completed a minimum of 2 years of full-time study in a relevant field.

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.