Oosh Assistants/ Responsible People

4 days ago


Newcastle, Australia St Nicholas Early Education Full time

Posted: 26/09/2025

Closing Date: 26/10/2025

**Salary**: $31.94 - $34.19

**Job Type**: Casual

Location: Newcastle 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:_
- **mnBenefits program**:Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
- **Remuneration**:**$31.94 - 34.19 per hour**plus super
- **Flexibility**:Flexible working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
- **Growth**:Paid sector-leading training and professional development opportunities
- **Additional Benefits**:**Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu injections, reduced gym membership (T&C's apply) and more

We are currently seeking **OOSH**Assistants / Responsible Persons** to join the teams at several of our successful and well-established services across the** Newcastle** region.**

These opportunities will be offered on a**casual 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 Assistant, you will be responsible for:

- Supervising children’s play, ensuring their physical safety while promoting and guiding positive behaviour
- Assisting the developing and implementing programs that offer a diverse range of experiences to promote children’s independence, social skills, learning, and development.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**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)
- 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.

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

**_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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