Oosh Assistants

Posted: 20/11/2024
Closing Date: 20/12/2024
Job Type: Casual
Location: Kilaben Bay
Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
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.

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 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 Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu injections, reduced gym membership and more Job Description POSITION DESCRIPTION
We are currently seeking OOSH Assistants to join the teams at our Kilaben Bay and Morisset .

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 OOSH Assistant, you will be responsible for:
Supervising children's play, ensuring their physical safety while promoting and guiding positive behaviour.
Assisting in 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
A fun, professional, positive, and reliable demeanour.
The ability to collaborate as an active member of the St Nicholas OOSH team.
Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and your team.
A demonstrated understanding of:
The National Quality Framework, My Time Our Place, and the Laws and Regulations governing our industry.
Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting.
Workplace Health and Safety issues and practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.

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

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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.

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