At St Nicholas OOSH, we are guided by our core values of care, compassion, and inclusion. Our commitment to quality management and best practices ensures families can trust the support we provide across our centres. We strive to create welcoming environments where the importance of family is recognised, and where secure, respectful, and reciprocal relationships are nurtured every day.
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
- $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
- 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
- Complimentary uniform
- 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 (T&C's apply) and more
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
As the OOSH Nominated Supervisor, you are expected to oversee the operations of the service, lead, guide and support a team which provides high quality education and care to school aged children.
We are currently seeking a passionate and energetic OOSH Nominated Supervisor / Educational Leader to join our successful and well-established service at Charlestown.
This position is being offered on a (maximum term) part-time basis until 25 September 2026.
Hours for vacation care programs operate between 6.30am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday (approx. 8 hours per day). It would be an expectation to be available for most of these shifts.
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training
- Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation
- Demonstrated knowledge of services requirements of the CCS (childcare subsidy system) and ability to perform software application for compliance
- Be willing to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor under the Children (Education and Care Services National Law Application) Bill 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations
- Demonstrated ability to successfully support the My Time Our Place Framework for School Aged Children with the centre curriculum
- Previous experience in successfully managing a budget for an Early Education or OOSH Centre
QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Children’s Services (minimum of 3 years’ experience) as identified by Australian Children’s Education and care Authority
- Working with Children Check verification number
- Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
- Child protection qualification
If you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education we would love to hear from you! APPLY now.
**Please note that by not addressing the selection criteria may affect your application and you may not be shortlisted.**
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.
