Child Care OSHC Aide x 4

Careers at Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Ongoing training and development

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing programs

Leave entitlements

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is hiring an OSHC Aide to support the Service Coordinator in daily operations of the Outside School Hours Care service. You will help run activities, supervise children, and help maintain a safe, engaging environment before and after school.

You will work with children, families and staff, keeping records, following health and safety policies, and contributing to programs that support learning and participation throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Reliable, caring and enjoy working with children.
• Ability to set up and supervise activities.
• Willingness to follow health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and pack away activities and equipment.
• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor play.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised spaces.
• Monitor children's wellbeing and respond to their needs.
• Communicate with parents and colleagues to support learning and participation.

Job description

Serve with purpose. Grow through community.

Be part of the moments that shape a child's day. Every day, you welcome children into a safe and engaging environment where they can play, build friendships and grow in confidence before and after school. At Kids Early Learning you help create positive experiences that children and families can rely on, supporting them through Outside School Hours Care (6:30am - 9:30am and 2:00pm - 6:00pm).

As an Child Care OSHC Aide, you support the Service Coordinator with the daily operation of the service. You set up and pack away activities and equipment, supervise children during indoor and outdoor play, and help maintain clean, safe and organised spaces. You monitor children's wellbeing, respond to their needs and contribute to programs that support their learning, development and participation.

You work closely with children, families and colleagues to provide consistent care and support. You help maintain records, follow health and safety requirements, communicate with parents and contribute to an environment where children feel secure, included and supported throughout the day.

This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on children's daily experiences while working in a rewarding Outside School Hours Care setting. You join a supportive team, build your skills through ongoing learning and development, and enjoy hours that fit around the school day.

If you are reliable, caring and enjoy working with children, this role could be a great fit. We are looking for someone who likes being involved, builds positive relationships with children and contributes to a fun, safe and engaging environment.

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, full-time or a term contact, full-time role for up to 6 months with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $1,371.62 per week
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitment to 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.

Internal ref: BCC1909, BCC2037 (Term contract, full-time for up to6 months), BCC2034 and BCC2098