If you currently work at the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, including the Catholic Schools Office, please apply through our internal Careers Portal .
OOSH Educator / Responsible Person - Maitland and Cessnock Regions Posted: 07/10/2026Closing Date: 06/11/2026Job Type: Permanent - Part Time Location: Maitland Region Job Category: 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 Benefits As an employee of St Nicholas, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:mn Benefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mn Benefits program Remuneration:$*****- $***** per hour+ 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 Extra benefits: Employer-funded parental leave,salary packaging,corporate benefitsincluding;Fitness Passport (T&C;'s apply) ,EAP and flu injections50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees$1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)Job Description We are currently seekingOOSH Assistants and Educatorswho are also willing to be a Responsible Personto join the teams at several of our successful and well-established servicesacross the Maitland and Cessnock Regions. These opportunitieswill be offered on apermanent part-time basis,



working across our before and after school programs and vacation care programs.
The locations include Maitland, Cessnock, Abermain and Branxton. You must be available to work afternoon shifts at least twice a week. As an OOSH Educator / Assistant and Responsible person, 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 ExperienceEXPERIENCE/CRITERIAComputer literacy in order to document examples of learning stories Experience in an OOSH service(desirable)QUALIFICATIONSCertificate 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 and early childhood or Primary Teaching qualification 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!
APPLYnow.



Please head to our St Nicholas Careers page if you wish to view the Position Description.
careers/Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or Linked In.
**Please noteto be considered for the position please provide a copy of your current resume, outlining your preferred location of work**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 Protected 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 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-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Part-Time Oosh Educator & Program Facilitator (New South Wales)
🏢 St Nicholas Early Education
📍 New South Wales