Get paid to do something that actually matters.

Junior Adventures Group is looking for a part-time Outside School Hours Care Educator Trainees. No experience needed — these roles are made for locals who are ready to build a real career right here on the Sunshine Coast. Multiple roles available in Buddina, Currimundi, Meridan Plains and Burnside.

What you get

• $24.17/hr + super
• Part-time hours that work around your life — weekends always off
• Paid study time built into your week
• Your own Career Coach in your corner for the whole 18 months
• Free 24/7 wellbeing support through Sonder
• A FREE Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care — zero student debt, zero stress

What you'll do You'll spend your mornings and afternoons creating fun, engaging experiences for primary school kids — designing activities, building a safe and welcoming space, and growing your skills alongside a passionate team that genuinely loves what they do.

Shifts alternate between mornings (6:30am–9am) and afternoons (2:30pm–6pm) — then the rest of the day is yours. Beach, trails, markets — you know the drill.

Who we're looking for A local aged 18–26, Australian/NZ citizen or permanent resident, who's enthusiastic, empathetic, creative, and ready to build a career they're actually proud of — right here, not somewhere else. Y Careers covers your Working With Children Check and Police Check and guides you through every step.

About Junior Adventures Group Junior Adventures Group is a values-driven organisation that believes kids thrive through play. They partner with schools and families across Australia to create safe, inclusive, and genuinely fun environments — and they bring that same energy to the people on their team.

Ready to start something real?

Apply today and take your first step into a meaningful career in care.

ABOUT US

Y Careers is a social enterprise helping young people kickstart meaningful careers.

These are our values and what we stand for;

• BOLD: We like to stand out from the crowd.
• INNOVATIVE: We come up with new ideas to support young people.
• INCLUSIVE: We make sure everyone feels welcome and valued.
• REAL: We do what we say we'll do.

Join our traineeship program and WORK DIFFERENT.

At Y Careers, we are committed to being a child safe organisation. We believe in creating opportunities for young people to build rewarding careers. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know - we’re here to support you!  

*This role is part of a Commonwealth-exempt employment program under the Age Discrimination Act 2004, aimed at improving employment opportunities for young people aged 18-26. 

Apply today and take your first step into a meaningful career in care!