Oosh Assistant / Educator And Responsible Person – Kilaben Bay

St Nicholas OOSH prides itself on core values of care, compassion and inclusion and offers 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.

The Benefits

• Benefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
• Remuneration: $28.81 - $36.57 + Worker Retention Allowance + 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 a qualified OOSH Assistant / Educator and Responsible Person to join our well-established service at Kilaben Bay. This opportunity will be available on a permanent part-time basis working across our before and after school programs and vacation care programs for children aged 5 – 12 years old. 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 in an OOSH service
• Computer literacy in order to document examples of learning stories

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate III in Children’s Services or Certificate IV in School Age Education as identified by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority or be studying towards an early childhood or Primary Teaching qualification
• Working with Children Check verification number
• Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training (desirable)
• Food Handler Basics Training (desirable)

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. St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds. St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.