OOSH Educators / Responsible Person - Multiple Locations

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, reduced healthcare and more

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking qualified OOSH Educators / Responsible Person to join our services across the Newcastle, Maitland and Hunter regions.

These opportunities 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 Educator / Responsible Person, you are expected to be an active member of a team which provides high quality childhood education and care to children. This includes:

• Developing strong relationships with children at St Nicholas
• Developing strong relationships that support and partner with families
• Implementing the policies and associated procedures of St Nicholas at all times
• Working with other staff towards continuous improvement in all areas of St Nicholas

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

       A demonstrated understanding of:

1. The National Quality Framework, My Time Our Place, and the Laws and Regulations governing our industry
2. Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting
3. Workplace Health and Safety issues and practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working with Children Check verification number
• A Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services or Certificate IV in Out of Hours School Care 
• 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.

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.