Join our Team

Co.As.It. has a great reputation as an employer of choice, with some staff staying with the organisation for over 30 years.  If you would like to join the team, please give us a call on (02) 9564 0744 or click the “apply now” button.

See below for available positions:

Diploma qualified OOSH Educator

Co.As.It. is seeking a Diploma qualified or working towards obtaining a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care OOSH Educator for our Out of School Hours service at the Italian Bilingual School.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic educator with Diploma qualified or working towards obtaining a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care OOSH Educator and experience in an out of school hours setting.

Please email jobs@coasit.org.au for a full job description of the role. For more information, contact HR on 95640744

Applications are open to suitably qualified candidates that are Permanent Residents or hold a valid work visa

Apply online or send your application to jobs@coasit.org.au

Closing day for applications is Friday 6 October 2023.

Marketing and Events Coordinator

Co.As.It. Italian Association of Assistance is seeking a Full-time Marketing and Events Coordinator for immediate start.

The Marketing and Events Coordinator (MEC) will actively engage in the administration and promotion of Co.As.It. events under the direction of the Marketing, Events and Communication Manager.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

ESSENTIAL

  • Tertiary qualifications in business, sales or marketing or demonstrated, relevant equivalent professional experience in a similar role;
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role;
  • Highly developed verbal and written communication;
  • Demonstrated experience in converting prospects into sales;
  • Demonstrated experience in seeking business opportunities and confidence in dealing with the corporate sector;
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting competitor and marketplace analysis to determine target markets and strategies;
  • Demonstrated experience in digital marketing;
  • Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the community services, language or education sectors;
  • Demonstrate experience in working with social media;
  • Well-developed organising and problem solving skills and ability to successfully manage competing issues and meet deadlines;
  • Well-developed oral and written communication, consultation and interpersonal skills;
  • Demonstrated experience in using office computer applications;
  • Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team environment;
  • Understanding of, and commitment to, Workplace Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practices and the Ethnic Affairs Priority Statement.

DESIRABLE

  • Knowledge of the Italian language and culture;
  • Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting CALD communities in NSW;

Please find attached a full job description of the role. For more information, contact HR on 9564 0744

Applications open to suitably qualified candidates that are Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents

Apply online or send your application to jobs@coasit.org.au

Closing day for applications Friday 29 September 2023.

Permanent Full Time Primary School Teacher

The Italian Bilingual School (IBS) is seeking to fill a full time teaching position for the School Year 2024.

Applicants need to be NESA Accredited primary school teachers, Covid vaccinated and Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Apply online or send your application to jobs@coasit.org.au

Closing day for applications Friday 13 October 2023

Bus Driver/Assistant

Co.As.It. is seeking a Bus Driver/Assistant for immediate start.

3-4 days per week/8am to 4:30pm

The Bus Driver/ Social Support Group Assistant is responsible for providing transport services and assistance to those participating in the Social Support Group Program and to work as an effective team member whilst at the Social Support Group Centre, under the current operating guidelines of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting CALD communities in NSW and the impact this has on older people;
Previous experience in an aged care or disability setting;
Demonstrated understanding of the challenges faced by people affected by dementia;
Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment;
Demonstrated ability to communicate with a wide range of people;
Capacity to work flexible working hours as negotiated;
Ability to complete all relevant documentation in a timely manner;

Please email jobs@coasit.org.au for a full job description of the role. For more information, contact HR on 9564 0744

Applications open to suitably qualified candidates that hold a valid Australian work visa

Apply online or send your application to jobs@coasit.org.au

Applications close Friday 29 September 2023

Canteen Supervisor

The Italian Bilingual School is seeking a Canteen Supervisor for immediate start

The Canteen Supervisor is responsible for:

  • Purchasing canteen food supplies;
  • Preparing food;
  • Ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of the canteen;
  • Updating menus and class lists;
  • Dealing with the administration of the canteen.

 SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Demonstrated ability to prepare and cook canteen food;
  • Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
  • Qualification in food preparation and safe food handling or significant demonstrated experience;
  • Experience in working with volunteers;
  • Understanding of WHS legislation;
  • Current Working with Children Check.

For more information, contact HR on 9564 0744 

Apply online or send your application to jobs@coasit.org.au

Applications close Friday 29 September 2023

Italian Teaching Positions

Co.As.It., is seeking to fill part-time and full-time Italian teaching positions in our Out of School Hours Program, Adult Classes and Private Classes Programs. Classes will be held in a variety of locations in Sydney as well as online.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Degree in teaching or relevant experience in language teaching
  • Use of creative and innovative teaching practices to provide a rich learning environment that acknowledges the different learning styles and levels of student;
  • Competence with the use of learning technologies such as Smart Board, online teaching resources, computers;
  • Italian mother tongue and excellent knowledge of English;
  • Effective classroom management skills;
  • Australian work visa;
  • All applicants are required to provide a resume outlining teaching experience. Please include names and contact details of two professional referees.

For more information, contact HR on 9564 0744

Apply online or send your application to jobs@coasit.org.au

Casual/Relief Teachers – Italian Bilingual School

The Italian Bilingual School (IBS) is seeking to fill Casual/Relief teaching positions.

Applicants should be NESA Accredited primary school teachers, native speaker of English or Italian.

The Italian Bilingual School has been established since 2002 and provides a unique approach to teaching and learning by offering a bilingual aspect that has combined elements of both the Australian and the Italian curriculum in order to provide a program of study which targets the needs of our students.

The School is a division of Co.As.It. Sydney-the Italian Association of Assistance.

The school is a primary school that currently caters for children from Prep class (under 5 years old) through to Year 6. It is open to children from any background and is inclusive, co-educational and non-denominational.

Our Vision Statement is clear, “Excellence through Bilingualism” and we value excellence in literacy and numeracy teaching; explicit teaching of thinking skills and social skills; providing a holistic, safe and caring learning environment; and valuing and welcoming the involvement of parents and the wider community.

New students are not expected to have prior knowledge of Italian. The teachers are highly competent and skilled in the process of second language acquisition and are therefore able to assist the children through the different learning phases.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

Community Care Worker

Co. As. It. is seeking part time Community Aged Care Workers to assist older Italians in their homes to maintain their independence. Applicants will be required to undertake a functional preemployment assessment and police record check.

Assistance with the attainment of Certificate III in Home and Community Care will be offered to successful applicants.

Duties:Provision of support and care to elderly, provision of assistance with meal preparation, respite care, social outings, transport, shopping, light housework, personal care.

Selection Criteria:

  • Experience in aged care or disability
  • Commitment to ongoing training
  • Current NSW drivers licence and reliable car.

Desirable:

  • Certificate III in Aged Care
  • Fluency in Italian or other languages

Volunteer with Co.As.It

JOIN OUR VIBRANT GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS

Are you looking to make a difference in someone’s life?

Are you friendly, dependable and looking to give back whilst connecting with others?

Co.As.It. has the perfect opportunity for you!

Co.As.It. is seeking Italian-speaking people to spend an hour each fortnight with an older person who would appreciate socialising: having a chat, playing cards, going for a walk and enjoying each others company.

Volunteers are provided with training, supervision and support. Transport costs are reimbursed.