Child Care Aide

Penrith City Council; Penrith; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Worker Retention %

Fitness Passport

Leisure centre membership

Flexible working arrangements

Personal Leave 15 days

My Leave 5 days

Parental Leave 18 weeks

Access to Ripples Leisure Centres

Job summary

Penrith City Council is seeking Diploma qualified Child Care Educators to nurture and educate children across Penrith LGA centres. Join a council recognised for National Quality Standards, with flexible opportunities including permanent, casual and part-time roles.

You will support educational leaders, implement age-appropriate programming for 0–12 year olds, and build strong relationships with families and the community while maintaining essential records and ensuring safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience and passion for working with children in a nurturing environment.
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent.
• Working with children check (WWC) and first aid with CPR/Anaphylaxis.
• Ability to follow safeguarding priorities and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities and programs to create a stimulating learning environment for children aged 0–12.
• Assist in implementing programming tailored to developing children.
• Develop strong relationships with children, families and the community.
• Maintain attendance, behaviour and developmental milestone records.

Skills

Experience with children

Team player

Safeguarding priorities

Organisational values

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 24/11/2026

At Penrith City Council, it's not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

Join us for an exciting opportunity! We are offering permanent, casual and temporary part-time positions for Diploma qualified Child Care educators.

What we offer you?

• Commencing hourly rate: $36.65 - $42.43 + 12% superannuation + Worker Retention %
• Career development - access to professional development, skill mapping, and leadership pathways.
• Fitness Passport, and complimentary leisure centre membership.
• Community impact - join NSW's largest local government childcare provider, supporting over 4,000 children each year across 53 services.
• Flexible working arrangements
• The best of both worlds – meaningful work that creates lasting impact, supported by genuine flexibility and career growth
• 15 days Personal Leave each year
• 5 days My Leave each year
• 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres

Current Opportunities Available Include

• Temporary Part-time (38 hours per week – Monday to Friday rotating hours) - Werrington - 30 June 2027
• Temporary Part-time (38 hours per week) – Monday to Friday rotating hours) - Cranebrook - 31 March 2027
• Temporary Part-time (16 hours per week) – Thursday and Friday rotating hours - Kingswood - 23 December 2026
• Temporary Part-time (38 hours per week) – Monday to Friday Rotational - 30 June 2027
• Temporary Part-time (16 hours per week – Thursday & Friday) – Glenmore Park Child & Family Centre – up to 10 November 2027

Our services are recognised for meeting and exceeding National Quality Standards, and this is your chance to be part of a team that truly makes a difference in children's lives.

Here’s What You’ll Be Up To…

• Supporting our dedicated educational leaders in coordinating activities and programs to create a stimulating learning environment for our developing children
• Assist in implementing programming tailored to children aged 0 to 12 years
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with children, families and the broader community
• Maintain records and documents related to children's attendance, behaviour, and developmental milestones

Who We’re Looking For

We're seeking passionate educators who are committed to creating safe, engaging environments where children can thrive.

Essential Requirements

• Experience and passion for working with children, creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
• Working with children check (WWC)
• Current First Aid Certificate with Asthma and Anaphylaxis and CPR (HLTAID004 / HLTA012)
• Completion of GECCKO Child Safety Training Modules 1 and 2 with Certificate of completion
• Availability to work rostered shifts between 6:00am and 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Ability to follow safeguarding priorities
• Team player, contributing and upholding organisational values
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks to get things done efficiently
• Commitment to Child Safe Standards and the National Quality Framework.

About Children Services

Children's Services provides safe, engaging, and supportive environments for children and families across Penrith. Our OSHC programs rely on dedicated staff to ensure children's wellbeing during transit and excursions.

Who We Are (And Why You’ll Love Us)

At Penrith City Council, we are passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we are here to support you in the moments that matter. You can be confident in joining a workplace that is committed to supporting flexibility and balance, ensuring safety and providing development opportunities for its employees.

The must-know bits

• This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.
• Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
• You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.
• Applicants must be either a Citizen or Permanent resident with the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Assessment Centre – Wednesday 2 December 2026

As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an Assessment Centre on Wednesday 2 December 2026, during the morning.

Please ensure you are available on this date if shortlisted.

Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Applications close 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow up to four weeks after the closing date for application processing.

Requirements

• Experience and passion for working with children, creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
• Working with children check (WWC)
• Current First Aid Certificate with Asthma and Anaphylaxis and CPR (HLTAID004 / HLTA012)
• Completion of GECCKO Child Safety Training Modules 1 and 2 with Certificate of completion
• Ability to follow safeguarding priorities
• Team player, contributing and upholding organisational values
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks to get things done efficiently
• Commitment to Child Safe Standards and the National Quality Framework.

Summary

Diploma qualified Child Care Educators needed to nurture and educate young minds across our Penrith LGA centres. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children in a council that values your contributions!