Oosh Educators

Posted: 04/02/2025

Closing Date: 07/03/2025

**Job Type**: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Kotara South

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

St Nicholas OOSH prides itself on core values of care, compassion and inclusion and offer assurance of quality management and practices through our centres. We aim to provide an environment that recognises the value of family and developing secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU**
- 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
- Above award rate of pay
- $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
- 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
- Complimentary uniform
- Paid Parental Leave
- 1 week shutdown over Christmas and New 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 and more

We are currently seeking qualified **OOSH Educators**to join our well-established service at **Kotara South.**

These opportunities will be available on a **permanent** **part-time basis**working across our before and after school programs and vacation care programs for children aged 5 - 12 years old.

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

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA**
- Experience in an OOSH service
- Computer literacy in order to document examples of learning stories
- A fun, professional, positive, and reliable demeanour
- The ability to collaborate as an active member of the St Nicholas OOSH team
- Be able to communicate effectively with children, families, and your team

**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)
- Food Handler Basics Training (desirable)

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

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._