Assistant Coordinator - Carlton Gardens

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

Join us at our Carlton Gardens service as an Assistant Coordinator. If you are ready to build your confidence in leadership, operations, and team management within a supportive environment - this is the role you!

This permanent, part-time role offers 29.25 hours per week. In addition to 3 hours of non contact admin time you will work across split shifts, Monday to Friday: 7:00-9:00am (Rise then Shine) and 2:45-6:00pm (Stay and Play). There is also the opportunity to lead our Holiday HQ program as well - 7:30am - 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 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 Carlton Gardens

Carlton Gardens offers the best of both worlds: a growing service in a sought-after inner-city location and a welcoming, culturally diverse community. Children bring a genuine passion for sport, teamwork, and active play, creating a fun and energetic environment each day. As the service continues to expand, you'll have the opportunity to help shape its future while building meaningful connections with children, families, and the wider school community

About the role

The role is designed for someone ready to step up and develop as a leader. With support from experienced regional managers and a dedicated state office team, you’ll gain hands-on leadership experience while making a genuine impact in your local school community.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Help lead and mentor a passionate team of Educators onsite
• Build your confidence in roster management, service operations, compliance, and administration
• Create exciting, child-led programs including STEM, cooking, sport, art, and craft experiences
• Foster positive relationships with children, families, schools, and the wider community
• Develop the skills and experience needed to progress into future management opportunities

Qualifications

• 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.