Mobile Coordinator

Junior Adventures Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Retention bonuses $1,250 first year

Paid parental leave (10 weeks)

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group is seeking a Mobile Coordinator to support Outside School Hours Care services across the Vermont region in Victoria, Australia. The role involves hands-on supervision of school-aged children and collaboration with Service Coordinators and Educators.

The position is permanent full-time (38 hours/week, split shifts) with opportunities for training, career growth and strong employee benefits including parental leave and childcare discounts.

Qualifications

• AQF Level 5 or 6 in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent for OSHC.
• Experience with children in an education and care setting, preferably OSHC.
• Experience leading and supporting teams in regulated services.
• Knowledge of NQF, NQS and My Time Our Place.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead before/after school and vacation care activities.
• Support Service Coordinators and Educators; provide direct service leadership.
• Conduct visits, risk assessments and safety reviews; ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team support

Child development knowledge

Education

AQF Level 5 or Level 6 Early Childhood Education

Qualified OSHC qualification (approved)

Tools

Driver's licence

Job 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.

Are you a dedicated OSHC leader who thrives in a fast-paced, supportive environment and enjoys making a real impact across multiple services? We are looking for a passionate and adaptable Mobile Coordinator to support our Outside School Hours Care services across the Vermont region.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity, working 38 hours per week across split shifts, Monday to Friday:

• Before School Care: 6:00am – 9:00am
• After School Care: 2:30pm – 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: $79,499 - $85,000 plus superannuation +car allowance, rewarding the important role you play every day.
• Regional Manager Support: Leading a service doesn't mean doing it alone. Your Regional Manager will provide coaching, guidance and practical support every step of the way.
• Coordinator Loyalty Program: Enjoy $1,250 in retention bonuses during your first year as a thank you.
• 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.
• Career Growth & Development: Build your skills through paid training and clear pathways to progress within JAG.
• Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Access discounted gym & wellbeing memberships, health insurance and retail savings, helping your money go further.
• Referral Rewards: Earn $1,000 cash for every successful referral and help us grow our exceptional team.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Mobile Coordinator to support the delivery of high-quality Outside School Hours Care services across Vermont & Surrounding Areas.

The Mobile Coordinator works directly within our before-school, after-school and vacation-care services. The position provides hands-on care and supervision to school-aged children while supporting Service Coordinators, Assistant Coordinators and Educators across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct educational and recreational activities for children attending before-school, after-school and vacation care, as well as food and menus in accordance with nutritional, dietary, hygiene and food-safety requirements.
• Guide children’s behaviour and social development using positive, inclusive and child-centred practices.
• Support children’s individual wellbeing, medical and dietary requirements, including medication documentation and risk-minimisation plans.
• Monitor and evaluate educational programs to ensure activities are engaging, inclusive, culturally appropriate and responsive to children’s needs.
• Provide direct service leadership and ratio cover when replacing Service Coordinators or Service Managers. Coach, mentor and support Coordinators, Assistant Coordinators and Educators.
• Conduct service visits, compliance checks, risk assessments, emergency drills and safety reviews. Support services to comply with the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and applicable legislation.

Who are we looking for?

You are a confident and adaptable leader who enjoys supporting teams and creating meaningful experiences for children.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An AQF Level 5 or Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care, or another approved qualification for outside school hours care, as required under the applicable state regulations.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with children in an education and care environment, preferably within OSHC.
• Experience leading and supporting teams within regulated education and care services.
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and My Time, Our Place.
• The ability to establish effective relationships across multiple services, schools and communities.
• A current driver’s licence and the ability to travel between services within the region.

Mandatory Requirements

The successful applicant must hold or be able to obtain:

• A current Working with Children Check;
• A satisfactory National Police Check;
• Current First Aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis qualifications;
• A National Foundations of Child Safety Certificate; and
• Full working rights or eligibility to work in Australia.

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.