OSHC Assistant Coordinator | Elimbah

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Junior Adventures Group’s Helping Hands Elimbah service seeks an OSHC Assistant Coordinator for a 25 hour per week role with split shifts Monday to Friday to lead after school care for children aged 5–12. You’ll design activities, help with rosters and compliance, and foster a positive team culture while partnering with families and the school. The role offers a leadership pathway to Coordinator or Service Manager, pay up to $42 including super, and family friendly benefits with paid parental leave. To apply, show leadership in school age programs, confirm ACECQA qualifications, and show you have or will obtain a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, and work rights; background checks apply.

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

Helping Hands Elimbah is seeking an inspiring and motivated OSHC Assistant Coordinator to join our growing Helping Hands service. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a key leadership role where you’ll shape culture, drive quality, and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and your team.

This is a permanent, part-time role (25 hours per week) working across split shifts, Monday to Friday. 

Service hours include:

• Rise Then Shine: 6:30am – 9:00am
• Stay and Play: 2:30pm – 6:00pm
• School Holidays: Block shifts between 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 Elimbah State School 

Helping Hands Elimbah is a passionate and supportive service that provides high-quality care for an average of 75 children each session. Operating within a shared school environment, the service has the unique ability to set up and pack down each day, allowing educators to create fresh, engaging, and responsive play spaces tailored to children's interests and needs.

The service prides itself on the strong partnerships built between the school community, families, and the wider local community, all working hand in hand to support the growth, wellbeing, and development of every child. Rated Meeting the National Quality Standard, Helping Hands Elimbah is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment where children can learn, play, and thrive.

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.