OSHC Coordinator | Gladstone West

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.

Helping Hands Gladstone West is seeking an inspiring and motivated OSHC 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, full-time role working across split shifts, Monday to Friday, including 8 hours of dedicated non‑contact administrative time to support your success.

Service hours include:

• Rise Then Shine: 6:00am – 8:50am
• Stay and Play: 2:30pm – 6:00pm
• School Holidays: Block shifts between 6:00am – 6:00pm

Why JAG? 

At Junior Adventures Group, we don’t just offer jobs — we build careers and support leaders.

• Competitive Salary; Up to $45 per hour including allowances 
• Coordinator Loyalty Program – Enjoy $1,250 in retention bonuses during your first year as a thank-you for your commitment.
• Employee Referral Rewards – Earn up to $1,000 cash for each successful referral—share the opportunity and get rewarded.
• Generous childcare savings – Access 50% off childcare fees in addition to government subsidies
• Extra earning power – We’re approved for the ECEC Grant, giving you an additional boost. 
• Regular meetings and trainings with Gladstone based coordinators and leadership team.
• Accelerated career growth – Gain access to ongoing professional development, tailored leadership training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel and advance confidently.
• Guaranteed interview – When you apply, we’ll fast-track you straight to an interview—no waiting, no wondering.

About your new service 

Newly resourced, exclusive OSHC space featuring air conditioning. Supported by a stable and experienced PPT team. The service achieved a successful outcome in the recent A&R (April 2026). Current attendance is approximately 30 children in the morning session and 45 in the afternoon. ISS funding is already approved for both sessions.

About your new role

As a Coordinator, you’ll be leading a team of passionate Educators and overseeing an engaging before- and after-school program for children aged 5-12 years. This role is all about leadership: 

• Design and lead a vibrant, child‑centred program, filled with engaging experiences such as STEM, sport, cooking, arts and crafts.
• Take ownership of rosters, daily operations, compliance, and administration, with time allocated to do this well.
• 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 experienced Regional Managers and a dedicated Support Office so you’re never doing it alone.

If you have a passion for supporting children, we’d love to hear from you! Here’s what we’re looking for: 

• A Diploma qualification in a relevant field, or at least two years of full-time study towards an ACECQA-approved qualification
• National Child Safety Training completion prior to onboarding (via Gecko). 
• A natural leader or emerging leader who enjoys guiding a team and helping others grow. 
• Strong communication skills—you’ll be leading by example! 
• A team player who inspires others and encourages growth. 
• You have (or are willing to obtain) a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 
• Australian work rights. 

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.