Oosh Assistant

**Introduction**:
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.

St Nicholas OOSH is going through an exciting period of growth and are expanding our education and care services across the Maitland and Newcastle region.

**Benefits**:
As an employee of St Nicholas, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

- Working within one of the largest employers in Newcastle, Hunter, and Manning regions.
- Opportunity for advancement within St Nicholas, and perhaps other agencies of the Diocese.
- Being part of an inclusive, supportive and nurturing team.
- Flexible working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance.
- Bishop's Leave, which is three days of additional leave between Christmas and New Year annually.
- Paid Parental Leave
- Corporate benefits, including EAP, Flu injections, reduced gym membership, reduced healthcare, amongst others.
- A suite of training and professional development opportunities to support you in achieving your career goals.

**Description**:
POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking an OOSH Assistant to join our team at one of our successful and well-established services in Cardiff, NSW.

This position will be offered on a permanent part-time basis, working across our before and after school programs and vacation care programs.

As an OOSH 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

**Skills and Experiences**:
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Computer literacy in order to document examples of learning stories
- Experience in an OOSH service (Desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS
- Working with Children Check verification number
- Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training (Desirable)
- Child protection qualification (Desirable)

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

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