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OOSH Assistant Casual Pool - Maitland Region

06/03/2025
07/04/2025
Casual
Maitland Region
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:

  • Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
  • Above award rate of pay
  • Complimentary uniform
  • Being part of an inclusive, supportive and nurturing team
  • Flexible working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
  • Paid Industry-leading training and professional development opportunities

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking OOSH Assistants to join the teams at several of our successful and well-established services across the Maitland regions.

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
  • 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.

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**

To view our Service locations, please visit our website https://stnicholasoosh.org.au/home

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 background.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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