OOSH Assistant

OOSH Assistant – Bendigo Advertiser Posted: 04/12/2025 Closing Date: 04/01/2026 Salary: $25.55 - $27.35 per hour Job Type: Permanent – Part Time Location: Lochinvar 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 mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program Remuneration: $25.55 - $27.35 per hour + Worker Retention Grant + 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, EAP, flu injections, reduced gym membership (T&C's apply) and more Job Description Position Description We are currently seeking an OOSH Assistant to join our well‑established service at Lochinvar. This opportunity will be offered on a permanent part‑time basis, working across our before and after school programmes and vacation care programmes. You must be available to work afternoon shifts at least twice a week. As an OOSH Assistant, you are expected to be an active member of a team that provides high‑quality childhood education and care to children. Desired Skills and Experience Computer literacy in order to document examples of learning stories Experience in an OOSH service (desirable) Qualifications Working with Children Check verification number Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training (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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr