EOI - Diploma Qualified - OSHC Coordinator - Melbourne's' Outer Eastern Suburbs

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Junior Adventures Group is building a talent community of Diploma qualified Coordinators, Assistant Coordinators and Emerging Leaders for opportunities across Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs, including Bayswater, The Basin, Boronia and Croydon. Whether you’re an established Coordinator seeking a fresh challenge or an experienced Lead Educator ready to step into leadership, you’ll find a supportive environment with award remuneration, streamlined admin, dedicated planning time and ongoing professional development to grow your leadership. To apply, hold a VIC Diploma-Level qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care, be prepared for national police and Working with Children checks, and complete our short online interview after submitting an Expression of Interest. Tips: tailor your resume to highlight leadership impact, mentoring ability and outcomes for children, and clearly state your location preferences and career goals.

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

Are you currently working as a Coordinator and ready to progress your career in childcare? 

Or, are you an experienced Lead Educator, Room Leader or Educational Leader ready to take the next step into leadership?

Do you reside in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne?

The Basin / Boronia / Bayswater / Croydon
Belgrave / The Patch / Gembrook
Pakenham / Bunyip / Officer / Beaconsfield

If you're passionate about supporting educators, leading high-performing teams and creating exceptional outcomes for children and families, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to increased demand at our services, we're building a talent community of Diploma Qualified Coordinators, Assistant Coordinators and Emerging Leaders for current and upcoming opportunities across Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs.

Whether you're an established leader looking for your next challenge or, an experienced Educator ready to step into your first Coordinator role, we'd welcome the opportunity to start a conversation.

Which of These Sounds Like You?

Experienced Coordinator?

You're already leading a team and looking for:

• A fresh challenge
• A highly supportive leadership environment
• Greater career progression opportunities
• A service where quality and culture are genuinely valued
• Above-award remuneration that reflects your experience

or Emerging Leader?

You're an experienced:

• Lead Educator
• Room Leader
• Educational Leader
• Diploma Qualified Educator

and you're ready to:

• Take the next step in your career
• Develop your leadership capability
• Mentor and support other educators
• Build experience in service operations and team leadership
• Progress into a Coordinator role with ongoing support and development

If you're ready to move beyond the room and expand your impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Why you should consider a Leadership opportunity with us?

We understand that strong leaders create strong teams.

That's why we provide our Coordinators and future leaders with the support, resources and development opportunities they need to succeed.

Our services offer:

✅ Award salaries and competitive remuneration + benefits packages

✅ Streamlined administrative processes

✅ Dedicated non-contact planning and leadership time

✅ Professional development and leadership training opportunities

✅ Clear career progression pathways into senior leadership roles

✅ Supportive operational and leadership teams

✅ Strong team cultures focused on collaboration and quality practice

✅ Opportunities across a range of locations throughout Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs

We'd Love To Hear From You If You:

• Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher)
• Have a passion for leading, mentoring and supporting others
• Are committed to delivering high-quality education and care
• Want to continue growing your career within the Early Childhood sector
• Are interested in current or future leadership opportunities

What Happens Next?

Our recruitment process has been designed to be simple, efficient and candidate-friendly.

Step 1: Submit your Expression of Interest application by applying to this ad.

Step 2: You will receive an email invitation to complete a short online interview, where you'll answer a few questions about your experience and qualifications.

Step 3: Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and responses.

Step 4: Suitable candidates will be contacted for either, a phone conversation, or an online or face-to-face interview

Step 5: We will  understand your background in more detail and discuss current and upcoming opportunities that align with your experience, career goals and preferred location.

If it turns out there isn't the right role available straight away we invite you to join our talent community so we can consider you for future Coordinator and Leadership opportunities as they arise.

Are you ready for the next step?

Whether you're an experienced Coordinator looking for your next challenge, or an emerging leader ready to step into your first leadership role, we'd love to start the conversation.

Submit your Expression of Interest today and discover where your Early Childhood leadership journey could take you next.

If you need more info please check out our careers site to see what life is like working at JAG 

Qualifications

• A natural leader who enjoys guiding a team and helping others grow
• 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 Diploma-Level - Working towards or completed a relevant qualification to work as a Diploma-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.