Holiday Hq Educator - Packenham Lakeside

Junior Adventures Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Work-Life Balance

Extra pay for split shifts

Supportive Team Environment

Career Growth & Development

Referral Rewards

Family-Friendly Support

Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group is seeking an OSHC Casual Educator to join the Packenham Lakeside holiday program. You will lead activities, support children and families, and help deliver incursion and excursion activities during school holidays.

Shifts run roughly 6:30am–6:30pm with potential term-time shifts if needed. The role offers competitive hourly pay and a strong team culture focused on child safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with children
• Team player with aspirations to grow and learn in the role
• Willing to obtain a national police check (covered by us)
• State Working-with-Children check
• Australian working rights
• National Child Safety Training completion prior to onboarding (via Gecko)
• VIC Certificate-Level Working towards or completed a relevant qualification to work as a Certificate-level Educator in VIC in accordance with ACECQA

Responsibilities

• Work primarily at Packenham Lakeside during school holiday periods, leading children for organised incursions, excursions and in-house activities.
• Support and engage families, children and the wider school community.
• Participate in holiday shifts typically 6:30am–6:30pm, with potential casual shifts during term time where available.

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

As an OSHC Casual Educator, you’ll work primarily at Packenham Lakeside during the school holiday period giving you the opportunity to build ongoing relationships with the families, children, your team, and the wider school community. With a carefully curated holiday program you will join and lead the children for their organised incursions, excursions and in house activities, it could be anything from cookie making to footy drills and dance classes for example.

Holiday shifts will typically look like 6:30am - 6:30pm. There may also be the opportunity to casually support shifts during the term time if your availability permits.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive Pay: $36 - $45 per hour + super, rewarding the important role you play every day.
• 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.
• Extra pay for split shifts: Earn an additional $21 per day whenever you work a split shift, rewarding the flexibility you bring to the role.
• 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 an Assistant Coordinator or Coordinator.
• Referral Rewards: Earn $1,000 cash for every successful referral and help us grow our exceptional team.
• Family-Friendly Support: 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.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for working with children.
• A team player with aspirations to grow and learn in the role
• 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 Certificate-Level Working towards or completed a relevant qualification to work as a Certificate-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.