Oosh Assistants

**Posted**:
15/11/2024

**Closing Date**:
16/12/2024

**Job Type**:
Permanent - Part Time

**Location**:
Maitland Region

**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:_
- 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
- Full or part-time employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu injections, reduced gym membership and more

**Job Description**:
We are currently seeking **OOSH Assistants** to join our well-established services across the **Maitland Region**. This opportunity will be offered on a** **permanent part-time basis,** working across our before and after school programs and vacation care programs.

**You must be available to work afternoon shifts at least twice a week.**

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.

Desired Skills and Experience

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

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

**_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._