Company Description

Who are we?

sKids was founded in 1996 when two parents created a structured out of school care service for primary aged children. Now we’re New Zealand’s favourite kid’s hangout, welcoming over 3800 tamariki each day at over 170 school sites. Working at sKids brings out the inner child in all of us! We like to have fun no matter what we do. Some of the activities you can be involved in include day trips, cooking, arts & crafts, science, sports and so much more!

Job Description

This Service Manager role is to oversee a large OSHC service in Byford, with an existing team of Coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and Educators, this service is designed for excellence. Licensed for over 100 children per day, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and grow a high-quality OSHC program.

In addition to paid admin hours every week, every term you will have opportunities for professional development and staff meetings. As a part of a national company, we have centralised teams to manage administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on providing exceptional experiences for children and leading your team

About the role:

Leading a team of Coordinators and Educators, you will manage a service in the hours before and after school for children aged 5-12 years. You'll have the support of a state-specific office, regular visits and mentorship from an experienced Regional Leader. The role is fulltime (38 hours per week), structured in block shifts to support work-life balance, with approximately 5.5 hours per week in direct ratio hours, along with responsibilities as an Educational Leader.

• Develop and facilitate an engaging, child-centered program.
• Foster healthy relationships with children, the school, community, and parents.
• Lead a team of Educators onsite, including roster management.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of your service.
• Ensure quality and compliance in service delivery in line with the NQF.
• Grow attendance to support children and families.

Who We’re Looking For

No formal experience? No problem! We’ll provide all the training you need. We’re looking for someone who:
✔️ Enjoys working with children and making a positive impact
✔️ Communicates clearly and confidently
✔️ Works well in a team
✔️ Holds (or is willing to obtain) a National Police Check and a Working with Children check
✔️ Has Australian work rights

Why Join Us?

✨ Employee Referral Program – Earn up to $1,000 for referring a friend
✨ Exclusive Discounts – Health insurance, fitness & wellbeing services, PLUS savings for your family to attend our programs
✨ Extra Perks – Access to the Early Childhood Worker Retention Grant and other employee benefits

Why this role?

Work life Balance - Set days and hours with time off in the middle of the day; Ideal for students or those balancing other commitments

Work at multiple locations – Build strong relationships with the school, children, staff, and community

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can have fun while making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with Junior Adventures Group!

Next Steps?

We do things a bit differently here at JAG. After submitting your application, you’ll be invited to complete a quick 10-15 min chat-based interview. It’s part of our innovative and cutting-edge process to find the best people to work with us at JAG. It also gives you a chance to showcase your superior talents that aren’t easily captured on paper. Once you complete, we can move you through to the next stage. Since it’s such a valuable tool for career development, we will send you an overview of the results for your own benefit.

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.