Child Care Assistant (Part-time)

Apply Now; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Competitive leave entitlements

Training and development support

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is seeking a Child Care Assistant for a secure, permanent, part-time role at our Willmot centre. The entry level salary starts at $1,248.18 per week, pro-rata, with 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements.

You will join a supportive team with ongoing training and development opportunities. You will work with qualified educators to deliver care and education programs, supervise children, and contribute observations for developmental records while maintaining a

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Prepare materials and resources and assist with planned learning experiences.
• Contribute observations that support children's developmental records.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised centre and support daily routines.
• Work with families to share information and ensure each child's needs are met.

Job description

Serve with purpose. Grow through community.

Be part of the moments that shape a child's day at Kids Early Learning Willmot. Every day, you support children as they learn new skills, build relationships and gain confidence. You help create a safe and welcoming environment where children feel valued, supported and ready to learn.

As a Child Care Assistant, you work alongside qualified educators to deliver care and education programs that support children's learning, development and wellbeing. You supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities, prepare materials and resources, assist with planned learning experiences, and contribute observations that support children's developmental records. You help maintain a clean, safe and organised centre and support children's comfort, care and daily routines.

You work closely with families, sharing information about their child's day and helping ensure each child's needs are met. You contribute ideas for activities, support the delivery of developmentally appropriate programs, and work as part of a team to provide consistent, high quality care.

The care and support you provide make a difference every day. Children feel safe and connected. Families feel confident their children are cared for by people who are committed to their wellbeing. In return, you join a supportive team, gain practical experience, and continue building your skills through training, mentoring and day to day learning.

This role suits someone who enjoys working with children, is reliable and caring, and values being part of a team.

At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:

• a secure, permanent, part-time role with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $1,248.18 per week, pro-rata
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitmentto safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Contact officer: Serena Quigley on 9839 6868
Internal ref: BCC997

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Questions

Please select the option which best describes your highest qualification in the Early Childhood field. *

• Certificate III - IV
• Diploma
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• If you selected 'Other' in Question 1, please specify your qualification.

Please select the option which best describes your experience in the Early Childhood field. *

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• Please describe your experience working with young children. What skills, knowledge, and personal qualities do you believe make you suitable for the Child Care Assistant role? *
• Please describe your experience in supporting child safety and wellbeing. Include an example of how you have identified, responded to, or reported concerns relating to a child's safety, welfare, or protection. *
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Have you completed the Child Protection Course CHCPRT025 - Identify and report children and young people at risk? If yes, please attach a copy to the application. *

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