Oosh Assistants and Educators

**Introduction**:
Help children recharge, connect and grow before and after the school. As an OOSH Educator or Assistant 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.
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
- $25.55 - $32.61 per hour plus higher duties allowance (when acting in the Responsible Person role)
- $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
- 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
- Paid Parental Leave
- 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 (T&C's apply) and more

**Description**:
The Role
We are currently seeking OOSH Educators, Assistants and Responsible Persons to join the teams at several of our successful and well-established services, Charlestown, Warners Bay and Stockton.
These opportunities will be offered on a permanent part-time basis, working across our before and after school programs and vacation care programs.
**As an OOSH Educator / 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.

**Skills and Experiences**:
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Tech-Savvy Storyteller: Confident using digital tools to document learning journeys and celebrate children’s growth.
- Positive Energy: You bring a fun, professional, and reliable attitude to everything you do.

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)
- Child protection qualification. (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.