Oosh Assistant/educator

3 days ago

Lochinvar, Australia Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time

**Introduction**:
Help children recharge, connect and grow before and after school. As an OOSH Assistant/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 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:

- mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
- Remuneration: $25.55 - $32.61 per hour plus super
- Flexibility: Part-time employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Growth: Paid sector-leading training and professional development opportunities
- Additional Benefits: Employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including;
$1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu injections, reduced gym membership (T&C's apply) and more
**Description**:
The Role
We are currently seeking an OOSH Assistant/Educator to join our well-established service at Lochinvar. This opportunity 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/Educator, you are expected to be an active member of a team which provides high quality childhood education and care to children.
**Skills and Experiences**:
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Computer literacy in order to document examples of learning stories
- Experience in an OOSH service (desirable)

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 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.

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