OOSH Educators and Asssitants

Help children recharge, connect and grow before and after the school. As an OOSH Educator at St Nicholas, you will deliver engaging, age‑appropriate experiences and build supportive relationships with children and families. You will be part of a friendly, values‑led team that recognises your contribution every day.

We are currently seeking OOSH Educators and Assistants to join our well‑established services across the Newcastle, Maitland and Hunter locations. These opportunities will be offered on a casual basis, working across our before and after school programs and vacation care programs.

As 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

- $31.94 - $40.76per hour

- $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)

- Paid Industry‑leading training and professional development opportunities

- Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu injections, reduced gym membership (T&C's apply) and more

As an OOSH Educator or Assistant, you are expected to be an active member of a team which provides high quality childhood education and care to children. This includes:

- Developing strong relationships with children at St Nicholas

- Developing strong relationships that support and partner with families

- Implementing the policies and associated procedures of St Nicholas at all times and

- Working with other staff towards continuous improvement in all areas of St Nicholas

Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

- Tech‑Savvy Storyteller: Confident using digital tools to document learning journeys and celebrate children’s growth.

- Positive Energy: You bring a fun, professional, and reliable attitude to everything you do.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Educators – An approved Certificate III or Certificate IV in School Age Education level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulations

- 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 you APPLYnow.

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.

**Please note to be considered for the position please provide a copy of your current resume, outlining your preferred location of work

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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