OOSH Educators

4 weeks ago

NewcastleMaitland, Australia St Nicholas Early Education Full time

If you currently work at the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, including the Catholic Schools Office, please apply through our internalCareers Portal .

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

At St Nicholas OOSH, we're driven by values of care, compassion and inclusion. Our centres offer more than just a safe place for children, they're vibrant communities built on trust, connection and fun. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care through consistent practices and strong leadership.

We're passionate about creating environments where children thrive, families feel supported, and educators are empowered through respectful and meaningful relationships.
We are currently seeking qualifiedOOSH Educatorsto join our well-established service at Adamstown.

A s an employee of St Nicholas, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

  • Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
  • Above award rate of pay + paid overtime
  • $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
  • 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
  • Complimentary uniform
  • 1 week shutdown over Christmas andNew Year annually (includes 3 days of additional paid leave + public holidays)
  • Paid Industry-leading training and professional development opportunities
  • Part-time employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu injections, reduced gym membership (T&C's apply) and more
Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

Proven experience working in an engaging and dynamic OOSH environment

Confidence using digital tools to document learning stories and children's progress

A genuine passion for working with school-aged children and supporting their development through play, creativity and connection

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certificate III in Children's Services or Certificate IV in School Age Education as identified by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority or be studying towards and early childhood or Primary Teaching qualification
  • Working with Children Check verification number
  • Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training (desirable)

If you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education we would love to hear from youAPPLYnow.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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